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AK HCR25

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/21/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Alaska's outdoor industry generates $7.3 billion in consumer spending and supports 72,000 jobs across all regions of the state
  • Legislature requests the Governor establish an office of outdoor access and recreation to coordinate and advocate for the state's outdoor industry network and accelerate economic growth and diversification
  • Western states including Colorado, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington have already established similar executive-level outdoor recreation offices
  • Legislature supports formation of an advisory council to the outdoor access and recreation office if established by the Governor
  • Outdoor recreation opportunities improve quality of life, attract talent and companies, and promote health and community well-being beyond economic benefits

Legislative Description

Gov: Establish Outdoor Rec Office

Land

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): FOSTER

2/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Resources2/21/2018

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