Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Juneau watch

Senate Bill 161, which "puts an end to bottom trawling in state waters beginning in 2028," according to its sponsor, is up for consideration tomorrow in the Senate Resources Committee.
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2 comments:

  1. DeckbossMarch 3, 2026 at 2:29 PM

    Here is the sponsor statement for SB 161 from Sen. Mike Cronk, R-Tok:

    https://www.akleg.gov/basis/get_documents.asp?session=34&docid=7363

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  2. DeckbossMarch 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM

    Here is opposition from the Alaska Whitefish Trawlers Association:

    https://www.scribd.com/document/1007213312/Alaska-Whitefish-Trawlers-Association-comment-letter

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