1998-01-14                     Senate Journal                      Page 2195
SB 238                                                                       
An Act extending the termination date of the Board                            
of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives.                                            
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social       
Services and Finance Committees.                                               
                                                                               
SB 239                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 239 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY                           
REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled:                                             
                                                                               
An Act establishing a priority for subsistence uses of                        
fish and wildlife that is based on place of residence;                         
relating to the management and taking of fish and                              
wildlife for subsistence uses; relating to certain                             
definitions for the fish and game code; delaying the                           
repeal of the current law regarding subsistence use of                         
fish and game; amending the effective date of secs. 3                          
and 5, Ch. 1, SSSLA 1992; and providing for an                                 
effective date.                                                                
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Resources, Judiciary and           
Finance Committees.                                                            
                                                                               
Fiscal notes published today from Department of Fish and Game (6).             
Zero fiscal note published today from Department of Public Safety.             
                                                                               
Governors transmittal letter dated January 14:                                 
                                                                               
Dear President Miller:                                                         
                                                                               
On behalf of Alaskans and the subsistence task force, I am transmitting        
this bill providing for changes to our subsistence statutes. This is a         
companion bill to the joint resolution I am also sending you today             
calling for a statewide vote on a constitutional amendment allowing a          
subsistence priority. Together, these measures will enable the state to        
regain subsistence management of fish and wildlife in areas of Alaska          
now managed by the federal government, and to recognize the                    
paramount importance of the subsistence way of life to Alaskans.