HJR 41: INDIVIDUAL FISHERY QUOTA BLOCK PROPOSALS CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS spoke as PRIME SPONSOR of HJR 41. He explained that several block plans were before the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) for consideration. Such a plan would be an amendment to the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) program which was recently approved. A block proposal, he explained, would limit the number of shares one fisherman could accumulate under the IFQ program and thus minimize the negative impacts that would result from consolidation of shares. The resolution urges the NPFMC to adopt such a program and to act quickly. CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS noted that Rick Lauber of the NPFMC was available to respond to questions, if necessary. Number 082 REPRESENTATIVE ELDON MULDER made a MOTION to MOVE HJR 41 with a zero fiscal note, with individual recommendations. He asked unanimous consent. CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS asked if there were any objections to the motion. Hearing none, the MOTION CARRIED. Number 091 CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS announced that the remainder of the meeting would be devoted to taking testimony from throughout the state, by teleconference, on HB 238.