Bill > HB93

This bill modifies the residency requirements for individuals seeking to hunt, trap, or sport fish in Alaska, ensuring that those who possess a permanent identification card must continuously meet the state's residency criteria to exercise these privileges. Specifically, it clarifies that to be considered a resident for these activities, a person must not only intend to make Alaska their permanent home and have established domicile for a specific period, but they must also have been physically present in the state for the entire duration of that period, with limited exceptions for absences allowed under AS 43.23.008, and cannot claim residency or receive benefits based on residency in another state, territory, or country. The bill also grants the commissioner the authority to create regulations and use available information from other state agencies to determine an individual's eligibility for resident licenses, considering all relevant circumstances.