Bill > HB93

This bill modifies Alaska's residency requirements for hunting, trapping, and sport fishing licenses by clarifying and strengthening the definition of state residency. The bill adds a new provision that requires individuals with permanent identification cards to continuously meet residency requirements, specifically mandating that residents must be physically present in the state for 12 consecutive months preceding their license application or, if absent, only be away for reasons allowed under a specific state statute (AS 43.23.008). The bill also empowers the commissioner of the relevant department to adopt regulations for determining residency eligibility, including the ability to require proof of eligibility and use information from other state departments to verify an individual's status. Additionally, the bill allows the commissioner to consider all relevant circumstances when evaluating residency claims. These changes apply to both U.S. citizens and aliens seeking resident hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses, with the new provisions set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The goal appears to be creating a more rigorous and consistent standard for determining who qualifies as an Alaska resident for the purposes of obtaining hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB93