The state Board of Fisheries today (Tuesday) decided to continue allowing sport anglers to use electric reels. The panel voted down a proposal prohibiting power-assisted reels, except for disabled sport fishermen.
State Government
Munoz-sponsored real estate bill passes House
A bill sponsored by Juneau Republican Rep. Cathy Munoz revising state regulations for real estate activity passed the House of Representatives this morning (Friday). It now heads to the state Senate.
Stevens’ portrait now hangs in capitol
The portrait of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, commissioned by the Alaska Legislature, now hangs outside the House Speaker’s office on the second floor of the State Capitol.
State plans to extend DoL lease despite health concerns
The state is negotiating a new lease for the Department of Labor building in Juneau, even as employees who work there continue to suffer ill health effects.
Austerman open to changes to ACMP bill
HB 325 is nearly identical to a citizen’s initiative on track for a statewide vote later this year. But House Majority Leader Alan Austerman – the bill’s primary sponsor – says he’s open to changes. Lawmakers can preempt the ballot measure by adopting substantially similar legislation.
Parnell signs bill changing disclosure rules into law
Governor Sean Parnell has signed a bill easing the state’s requirement for certain political candidates to file electronic disclosure information electronically.