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AK SB199

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Giessel

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Repeals the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) as an independent agency and transfers all its duties to the Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)

  • Establishes a new "commercial fisheries office" as a regulatory and quasi-judicial office within the office of the Commissioner of Fish and Game

  • Transfers adjudicatory proceedings (hearings and appeals) related to commercial fishing permits to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) under AS 44.64

  • Maintains all existing limited entry permit functions including issuance, transfer, renewal, and buy-back programs, with the Department of Fish and Game assuming authority previously held by the Commission

  • Provides transition provisions ensuring pending litigation, regulations, contracts, and employee positions transfer from CFEC to ADF&G, with existing permits and regulations remaining valid

Legislative Description

Commer Fish Lim Entry Commn: Xfer To Adfg

Licensing

Last Action

REFERRED TO RESOURCES

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Resources1/21/2026

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