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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Schwanke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Jamie Allard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- (H) COSPONSOR(S): ALLARD
- (H) REFERRED TO FISHERIES
- (H) FSH, RES
- (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS