Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 297: An Act establishing a preference for the taking of fishery resources by residents for personal and family consumption; adding to the factors the Board of Fisheries may consider in allocating certain fishery resources; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: (H) COSPONSOR(S): ALLARD

Plain-language summary

HB 297 is a bill introduced in the Alaska House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a preference for the taking of fishery resources by residents for personal and family consumption; adding to the factors the Board of Fisheries may consider in allocating certain fishery resources; and providing for an effective date. Primary sponsor: Becky Schwanke (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): (H) COSPONSOR(S): ALLARD.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Becky Schwanke (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.