Alaska 33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 I cosponsors

HB 20 — An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game by the members of the respective boards; and providing for an effective date.

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies conflict of interest rules for Board of Fisheries and Board of Game members regarding disclosure and participation in matters related to fish or game resources.

  • AS 39.52.120(b)

    this paragraph does not prohibit use of the governor's residence for meetings to discuss political strategy and does not prohibit use of state aircraft or the communications equipment in the governor's residence so long as there is no charge to the state for the use;

    The change clarifies the exceptions regarding the use of state resources for political purposes.

  • AS 39.52.220(a)

    if [IF] the supervisor or a majority of the members voting determine that a violation will exist if the member continues to participate, the member shall refrain from voting, → the supervisor or a majority of the members voting determine that a violation will exist if the member continues to participate, the member shall refrain from voting,

    This change removes unnecessary capital letters, streamlining the language without altering its meaning.

  • AS 39.52.220

    (c) If a member of the Board of Fisheries or the Board of Game discloses a personal or financial interest relating to the involvement of the member, or an immediate family member of that member, in a business or organization relating to fish or game resources, the member is not disqualified from deliberating or participating in the matter. If the supervisor or a majority of the members of the respective board determine that the member's further involvement will result in a violation of AS 39.52.110 - 39.52.190, the board member may not vote on the matter.

    This addition allows members of the Board of Fisheries and Board of Game to participate in discussions even if they disclose relevant personal or financial interests, unless a violation is determined.

Action History

  1. (H) Minutes (HRES)

  2. (H) Heard & Held

  3. (H) RESOURCES at 01:00 PM BARNES 124

  4. (H) JUD REFERRAL REMOVED

  5. (H) COSPONSOR(S): ORTIZ

  6. (H) COSPONSOR(S): HIMSCHOOT

  7. (H) REFERRED TO RESOURCES

  8. (H) RES, JUD

  9. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  10. (H) Prefile released 1/9/23

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 20?
HB 20 is sponsored by Ortiz, Rebecca Himschoot (N), and Louise Stutes (R).
What is the current status of HB 20?
This bill died with 33rd Legislature (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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