Legislature(2015 - 2016)CAPITOL 120
03/12/2015 10:00 AM House FISHERIES
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ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE
HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES
March 12, 2015
10:07 a.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Louise Stutes, Chair
Representative Neal Foster
Representative Bob Herron
Representative Charisse Millett
Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins
MEMBERS ABSENT
Representative Craig Johnson
Representative Dan Ortiz
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
HOUSE BILL NO. 128
"An Act establishing August 10 of each year as Alaska Wild
Salmon Day."
- MOVED HB 128 OUT OF COMMITTEE
PREVIOUS COMMITTEE ACTION
BILL: HB 128
SHORT TITLE: ALASKA WILD SALMON DAY
SPONSOR(s): REPRESENTATIVE(s) EDGMON
02/27/15 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
02/27/15 (H) FSH, RES
03/12/15 (H) FSH AT 10:00 AM CAPITOL 120
WITNESS REGISTER
REPRESENTATIVE BRYCE EDGMON
Alaska State Legislature
Juneau, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Presented HB 128, as Prime Sponsor.
PATRICK MARSHALL
Craig, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of HB 128.
HAYLEY STUMPF
Craig, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of HB 128.
SHANNYN BIRD
Fairbanks, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of HB 128.
MARILYN ROMANO, Regional Vice President
Alaska Airlines
Anchorage, Alaska
POSITION STATEMENT: Testified in support of HB 128.
ACTION NARRATIVE
10:07:43 AM
CHAIR LOUISE STUTES called the House Special Committee on
Fisheries meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. Representatives Stutes,
Foster, Kreiss-Tomkins, and Herron were present at the call to
order. Representative Millett arrived as the meeting was in
progress.
10:08:19 AM
HB 128-ALASKA WILD SALMON DAY
CHAIR STUTES announced that the only order of business would be
HOUSE BILL NO. 128, "An Act establishing August 10 of each year
as Alaska Wild Salmon Day."
10:08:32 AM
REPRESENTATIVE BRYCE EDGMON, Alaska State Legislature,
introduced HB 128, as prime sponsor, stating that the choice for
August came after consultation with representatives from a
variety of interest groups, including fishing organizations and
the travel and visitor industry. The month of August hosts two
other state recognized days, and appears to be an appropriate
time to recognize the virtues that wild salmon contribute to
Alaska. Many states celebrate resource icons recognized in
their areas, such as Iowa corn, Texas beef, or Maine lobster.
Alaska deserves to have a day to recognize wild salmon, a
resource that is, without dispute, an iconic representation of
Alaska.
REPRESENTATIVE HERRON asked about the choice for the tenth day
of the month.
REPRESENTATIVE EDGMON responded that it was chosen randomly.
CHAIR STUTES opened public testimony.
10:12:59 AM
PATRICK MARSHALL testified in support of HB 128, stating that as
a fisherman and seasonal fish packer, salmon is an important
part of his everyday life and it deserves a day of recognition
and celebration.
10:13:31 AM
HAYLEY STUMPF testified in support of HB 128, and disclosed that
her family is directly involved in the tourism industry, as
owner/operators of a commercial lodge. In advocating for this
bill, she stressed that it will provide an avenue for Alaskans
to show respect and gratitude for the important presence that
salmon holds in their lives.
10:14:35 AM
SHANNYN BIRD, testified in support of HB 128, and said there is
statewide support for salmon as it represents a common pride to
be celebrated. Additionally, the date coincides with the
Fairbanks, Tanana Valley Fair, which may prove helpful in
promoting the celebration in the interior.
10:16:03 AM
MARILYN ROMANO, Regional Vice President, Alaska Airlines,
testified in support of HB 128, and said the airlines officially
supports an official recognition day for salmon. Alaska
Airlines for decades has supported both sport and commercial
fishing in Alaska and, as part of doing so, has painted a 737
jet aircraft with a salmon motif as a visual display of that
support; the "salmon thirty salmon." Further, the company looks
forward to celebrating this iconic symbol of Alaska with
particular events planned for the decorated jet on the appointed
day.
CHAIR STUTES closed public testimony after ascertaining no one
further wished to testify.
10:17:22 AM
REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT moved to report HB 128, 19-LS0563\W, out
of committee with the individual recommendations and the
accompanying zero fiscal note. There being no objection, HB 128
was reported from the House Special Committee on Fisheries.
10:17:55 AM
CHAIR STUTES thanked the day's participants, particularly the
young witnesses that came forward.
10:18:13 AM
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the committee, the House
Special Committee on Fisheries meeting was adjourned at 10:18
a.m.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| HB 128 Legislation--Version W.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 128 |
| HB 128 Alaska Wild Salmon Day Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 128 |
| HB 128 Fiscal Note DOA.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 128 |
| HB 112 Sponsor Statement.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 112 |
| HB 112 ver A.PDF |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 112 |
| HB 112 Sectional.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 112 |
| HB 112 Support Legal Memo.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 112 |
| HB 112 Support Leg Research Report - History of Limited Entry.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 112 |
| HB 112 Support Lawson Report.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 112 |
| HB 112 Support CFEC response to Lawson Report.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 112 |
| HB 112 Support Alaska Dispatch Article.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 112 |
| HB 112 Support CFEC Statement.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 112 |
| HB 128 Support--ASMI.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 128 |
| ATA Comments on HB 128, 031615.pdf |
HFSH 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM |
HB 128 |