Alaska2026Passed Legislature

HB177

Changes to Board of Fisheries and Game Meeting Rules

Last scannedSep 12, 2026, 4:46 AM

In one sentence

This bill removes the rule requiring both boards to hold at least one meeting a year, while keeping specific rules that require the Board of Fisheries to meet in five general areas annually.

Removes the requirement for each board to hold at least one meeting per year.
Allows each board to hold as many meetings as it considers necessary.
Requires the Board of Fisheries to hold at least one meeting or hearing a year in five specific general areas: Upper Yukon-Kuskokwim-Arctic, Western Alaska (including Kodiak), Southcentral (including Kenai Peninsula), Prince William Sound (including Yakutat), and Southeast.
Allows each board to select the time and place within the state for its meetings.

The bill does not specify a minimum number of total annual meetings for the boards beyond the regional requirements for fisheries.
The official text provided does not explain the reasons or motives behind removing the general yearly meeting requirement.

Official record

Validated

BD OF FISH & BD OF GAME MEETINGS An Act relating to meetings of the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game; and providing for an effective date.

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