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AK HB304

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McCabe

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a sport fishing angler access surcharge ranging from $1 to $5 depending on license type, with residents paying $1 and nonresident annual licenses paying $5
  • Creates the sport fishing angler access account within the fish and game fund to receive surcharge revenues
  • Directs funds to be used first for producing a quadrennial report on sport fishing economic impacts, then for developing and maintaining access opportunities, facilities, infrastructure, and services for nonmotorized sport fishing
  • Exempts holders of $5 low-income resident licenses and free licenses from paying the surcharge
  • Takes effect January 1, 2027, with the commissioner authorized to adopt implementing regulations immediately

Legislative Description

Sport Fish Surcharge

Licensing

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/27/2026
Fisheries2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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