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AK HB93

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Himschoot

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds new physical presence requirement for resident hunting, trapping, and sport fishing licenses, mandating applicants be physically present in Alaska for all 12 consecutive months prior to application (with exceptions only for absences allowed under Permanent Fund Dividend rules)

  • Requires holders of permanent identification cards to continue meeting residency requirements to use the card for sport fishing, hunting, or trapping privileges

  • Applies the same 12-month physical presence requirement to non-citizen aliens seeking resident status for hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses

  • Directs the commissioner to adopt regulations for determining residency eligibility, including authority to require proof of eligibility and use information from other state agencies

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Residency Req: Hunting, Trapping, Fishing

Licensing

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026
Fisheries2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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