Bill > HB33

This bill amends Alaska's conflict of interest laws to create a specific exception for members of the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game, allowing them to participate in discussions and deliberations even if they have a personal or financial interest in a matter related to fish or game resources, provided that interest is disclosed. However, if the supervisor or a majority of the board members determine that the member's continued involvement would violate conflict of interest rules, that member will be prohibited from voting on the issue. The bill also clarifies that a public officer cannot take or withhold official action to affect a matter in which they have a personal or financial interest, except as provided by this new exception. This change aims to address potential conflicts for board members who may have direct ties to the industries they regulate, while still maintaining some safeguards against voting on matters where their personal interests could unduly influence decisions.