AK HB266

Removes the phrase "of the state" from the Board of Game's authority to set apart game reserve areas, refuges, and sanctuaries, clarifying jurisdiction over water and land where the board has authority.

Changes regulation of "sport hunting and subsistence" to broader "hunting" authority to align with the board's conservation, development, and utilization goals.

Requires the Board of Game to provide written explanations within 30 days when denying petitions or proposals to amend, adopt, or repeal regulations upon written request from the sponsor.

Establishes a 60-day notice requirement before the board considers proposals made by individual board members, with exceptions for emergency regulations, court-ordered changes, or expedited proposals supported by at least three board members with written conservation or public interest findings.

Allows the board to amend language clarifying a proposal noticed under the regular solicitation process without triggering additional notice requirements.