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AK HB125

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nellie Jimmie

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Restructures the 7-member Board of Fisheries to require specific representation: 2 members from commercial fishing, 2 from sport fishing, 2 from subsistence fishing, and 1 from the scientific community with fisheries management experience

  • Expands the definition of "subsistence fishing" by removing the requirement that a person be "domiciled in a rural area" to qualify, now allowing any Alaska resident to engage in subsistence fishing

  • Similarly broadens "subsistence uses" to apply to any state resident rather than only those domiciled in rural areas, for noncommercial customary and traditional uses of wild resources

  • Current Board of Fisheries members may continue serving until their terms expire, with new appointments following the restructured composition requirements

Legislative Description

Board Of Fisheries Membership

Fish & Game (fish)

Last Action

REFERRED TO COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Community & Regional Affairs5/19/2025
Fisheries3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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