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2021-01-29 Senate Journal
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Full Journal pdf2021-01-29 Senate Journal Page 0109 I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Mike Dunleavy Governor SB 59 SENATE BILL NO. 59 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to salt water sport fishing operators and salt water sport fishing guides; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the Resources and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, Department of Fish and Game Governor's transmittal letter dated January 28: Dear President Micciche: Under the authority of Article III, Section 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill regarding sportfish guide and operator licensing. This bill would reinstitute the saltwater sportfishing guide and operator licensing standards, saltwater guide and operator fees, and logbook reporting requirements for those saltwater guides. The logbook data provided by saltwater fishing guides and services provides critical information that informs sustainable fisheries management decisions under treaties for the management of halibut and salmon. Further, the Board of Fisheries management plans benefit from updated and complete information. This bill would establish license fees for saltwater sportfishing guide services and set responsible operating standards for guides. These standards are