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This joint resolution establishes the Joint Legislative Task Force on Sport Fishing Service Providers in Southeast Alaska, focusing on addressing the growing challenges in the sport fishing service industry. The task force will consist of nine members, including legislative representatives and stakeholders from various sectors such as tribal organizations, sport fishing guides, recreational fishermen, and commercial fishermen, primarily representing Southeast Alaska. The task force's duties include examining the history of the sport fishing service industry, advising the legislature on managing participation in the industry, evaluating potential approaches for managing entry through permit systems, addressing industry challenges, and identifying potential funding sources. The group will meet between and during legislative sessions, with legislative members serving as co-chairs, and is required to submit a report of findings and recommendations to the legislature by January 20, 2026. The resolution recognizes the economic importance of sport fishing service providers, who serve thousands of anglers annually and contribute significantly to the state's economy, and aims to develop sustainable strategies to prevent resource competition and economic distress while preserving the unique angler experience in Alaska. The task force will expire on February 1, 2027, after completing its investigative and recommendatory work.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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