2000-02-10                     Senate Journal                      Page 2259
SJR 36                                                                       
Over the years, we have studied many options for resolving the                 
subsistence issue. However, only a constitutional amendment will               
lead us to regaining state management. While there are several viable          
approaches to specific wording, including a resolution I introduced            
last session, SJR 23, we must pick up where we left off on                     
providing a rural subsistence preference through a constitutional              
amendment. If we do not act, we will let the heavy hand of federal             
management direct the conservation and allocation of fish and                  
wildlife, some of our most precious assets.                                    
                                                                               
We must act as Alaskans, together - now - for two purposes: to                 
regain state management of our fish and game and protect the                   
essential role of subsistence in the culture and economy of rural              
Alaska. As elected leaders, I urge you to demonstrate your faith in            
Alaskans by allowing a vote on this measure.                                   
                                                                               
					Sincerely,                                                                
					/s/                                                                       
					Tony Knowles                                                              
					Governor                                                                  
                                                                               
                                                                               
                  Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills                 
                                                                               
SB 259                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 259 BY SENATOR TAYLOR, entitled:                               
                                                                               
An Act relating to criminal impersonation.                                    
                                                                               
was read the first time and referred to the Judiciary and Finance              
Committees.                                                                    
                                                                               
SB 260                                                                       
SENATE BILL NO. 260 BY SENATOR TAYLOR, entitled:                               
                                                                               
An Act relating to denial of an application for                               
issuance of a new alcoholic beverage license in an                             
established village.