Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution

HJR 35: Urging federal fisheries managers to reduce trawl bycatch, maintain existing bycatch limits, and strengthen enforcement; and supporting federal efforts aimed at reducing bycatch and benthic habitat contact.

In committee Last action February 25, 2026: (H) COSPONSOR(S): FOSTER

Plain-language summary

HJR 35 is a joint resolution introduced in the Alaska House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Urging federal fisheries managers to reduce trawl bycatch, maintain existing bycatch limits, and strengthen enforcement; and supporting federal efforts aimed at reducing bycatch and benthic habitat contact. Primary sponsor: Justin Ruffridge (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): (H) COSPONSOR(S): FOSTER.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Ruffridge (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.