Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee

HB 266 — An Act relating to the transfer of big game hunting permits; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) Heard & Held

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing laws regarding the transfer of big game hunting permits in Alaska.

  • AS 16.05.404(b)

    TO QUALIFY AS A SUBSTITUTE

    Removes the specific qualification as a 'substitute' for permit recipients.

  • AS 16.05.404(b)

    AN INDIVIDUAL

    Eliminates the requirement that the substitute must be an individual.

  • AS 16.05.404(c)

    AN APPLICATION TO

    Removes the phrase implying an application is necessary for transfer or reissue.

  • AS 16.05.404(d)

    A HUNTING PERMIT MAY ONLY BE TRANSFERRED OR REISSUED UNDER THIS SECTION TO A SUBSTITUTE WHO IS QUALIFIED UNDER THE CONDITIONS THAT APPLIED TO THE PERSON TO WHOM THE HUNTING PERMIT WAS ORIGINALLY AWARDED.

    Changes the language to simplify the conditions for transferring permits.

  • AS 16.05.404

    (f) The original holder of a hunting permit for a hunt that was originally awarded by drawing established by the Board of Game under AS 16.05.255(a) may transfer the permit to another person, with or without monetary consideration, if the permittee (1) notifies the department of the transfer before the transfer is effective; and (2) includes in the notification to the department the name and hunting license number of the recipient and any other identifying information required by the department.

    Establishes new provisions for transferring permits awarded by drawing.

  • AS 16.05.404

    (g) A person may not hold more than one drawing permit for the same species at one time, regardless of whether the permit was obtained by drawing or transfer.

    Introduces a limitation on holding multiple drawing permits for the same species.

  • AS 16.05.404

    (h) The commissioner may adopt regulations to implement this section and may establish and provide for the collection of a fee for registering a transfer or reissuance, not to exceed the estimated actual administrative costs of providing the service.

    Gives the commissioner authority to establish regulations and fees related to permit transfers.

  • AS 16.05.404

    (i) A person who receives a permit transferred under this section acquires only the rights held by the original permittee and is subject to all conditions, regulations, and limitations that applied to the original permit, including emergency orders closing or restricting a hunt. The state is not liable for any loss, financial or otherwise, incurred by a person who receives a transferred permit.

    Clarifies the rights and limitations for recipients of transferred permits.

Action History

  1. (H) Heard & Held

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

  3. (H) REFERRED TO RESOURCES

  4. (H) GOVERNOR'S TRANSMITTAL LETTER

  5. (H) FN1: INDETERMINATE(DFG)

  6. (H) RES, FIN

  7. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • House Rules · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Rules

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

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Frequently asked questions

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HB 266 is sponsored by House Rules.
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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