Legislature(2007 - 2008)SENATE FINANCE 532
02/08/2008 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
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| Start | |
| SB119 | |
| SB57 | |
| HB13 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| + | SB 57 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | HB 13 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| += | SB 119 | TELECONFERENCED | |
SENATE BILL NO. 57
"An Act relating to hunting in marine park units of the
Alaska state park system, amending the area within
designated marine park units of the Alaska state park
system, and adding marine park units to the Alaska
state park system."
Senator Elton, sponsor, highlighted SB 57. The bill adds 14
islands adjacent to Juneau and to the existing Marine Parks.
They range from Lincoln Island in the north to Portland
Island in the south. The islands are frequented by locals
and Southeast Alaska residents and are used for many
purposes. The islands are an integral part of the tourism
economy. It is expected that outdoor groups, especially the
Territorial Sportsmen, will add amenities to the park
system.
Senator Elton reported that the bill was developed in
consultation with the Division of Parks, Juneau Parks and
Recreation Advisory Committee, the Juneau State Parks
Advisory Committee, local tourism companies, and the City
and Borough of Juneau. It excludes private landholdings but
protects private landholdings already on the islands. The
bill is supported by CBJ, Territorial Sportsmen, Goldbelt
Native Corporation, Anytime Charters, Juneau State Parks
Advisory Board, Southeast Alaska Land Trust, and Southeast
Alaska Conservation Council. Senator Elton noted that in
the previous committee a 10-fathom bathymetric line was
added in order to protect areas adjacent to the Marine Park.
The bill says that the commissioner cannot prohibit hunting
and fishing in the Marine Park.
9:49:09 AM
Senator Olson asked if trapping is allowed. Senator Elton
referred to Section 2 to show that trapping cannot be
prohibited. Senator Olson asked if commercial fishing is
included in the section. Senator Elton said it was.
Co-Chair Stedman commented that 10 fathoms was selected
because it is easy to see on all electronic charts.
Co-Chair Hoffman asked how many acres the park encompasses.
Senator Elton deferred to the Department of Natural
Resources.
9:50:48 AM
MIKE EBERHARDT, DIVISION OF PARKS, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES, replied that he does not know the total acreage
of the Marine Park. He thought there was approximately
1,500 acres of land. Senator Stedman requested more
information, broken down by land and water.
Senator Olson asked how much of the park was on private
land. Mr. Eberhardt replied that there were only three
private landowners and they have been contacted. Senator
Olson asked if they are supportive. Mr. Eberhardt said they
have not voiced opposition.
Co-Chair Stedman asked if the three private parcels have
waterfront access. Mr. Eberhardt replied that they do.
Senator Elton noted a letter of support from one of the
landowners.
Senator Dyson assumed that the property rights of the
landholders are not diminished. Mr. Eberhardt said that is
correct.
9:54:39 AM
GARY MILLER, JUNEAU STATE PARKS ADVISORY BOARD, reported
that the park consists of 12.1 square miles of land and 11.5
square miles of water, which would be somewhat reduced by
the 10-fathom boundary. Co-Chair Stedman asked if most of
the land is on Shelter and Lincoln Islands. Mr. Miller said
yes and added that hunting and trapping are available on
both islands.
9:56:32 AM
Senator Elton MOVED to CSSB 57(FIN) out of Committee with
individual recommendations and the accompanying fiscal
notes. There being NO OBJECTION, it was so ordered.
CSSB 57(RES) was REPORTED out of Committee with a "no
recommendation" and with a new fiscal note by the Department
of Natural Resources, and with a new zero fiscal note by
Department of Fish and Game.
9:57:07 AM
At-ease
10:01:38 AM
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