An Act establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council in the Department of Fish and Game; relating to management of invasive species; and providing for an effective date.
HB 191 creates the Alaska Invasive Species Council within the Department of Fish and Game to coordinate state efforts against invasive species. The council, composed of state agency representatives, tribal members, academic experts, and organizational leaders, facilitates cooperation between state, federal, tribal, and local entities managing invasive species. Key provisions include advising on import rules, species classification, funding priorities, and technical assistance for regional management efforts. This bill directly affects state agencies (like Fish and Game, Environmental Conservation, and Transportation), tribal governments, and organizations involved in invasive species prevention and response.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2025
Last action May 12, 2025
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What changed between versions
HB 191
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CSHB 191(RES)
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MINOR
This bill was amended from a House Bill to a Committee Substitute for a House Bill, indicating it was reviewed and modified by the House Resources Committee. The main substantive change involves clarifying voting rights on the Alaska Invasive Species Council, specifying that certain appointed members serve as nonvoting members while others retain voting privileges. The bill's core purpose of establishing the council to manage invasive species remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on establishing the Alaska Invasive Species Council within the Department of Fish and Game, with no changes to the council's overall purpose or authority.
ELIGIBILITY
Added clarity that council members appointed under sections (b)(2)-(4) serve as nonvoting members, while only members appointed under (b)(1) have voting rights.
REQUIREMENT
Changed quorum requirement from 'majority of the council' to 'majority of the voting members of the council' to align with the new nonvoting member designation.
TECHNICAL
Updated bill header from 'HOUSE BILL NO. 191' to 'CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 191(RES)' and changed sponsor attribution from individual representatives to the House Resources Committee.
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Total actions
13
Key actions
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Committee
2
May 12, 2025
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO FINANCE
lower
May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSHB 191(RES) Out of Committee -- Delayed to 20 min. Following Session --
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rebecca Himschoot
IIndependent
Co
Andrew Gray
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Bynum
RRepublican
Co
Sara Hannan
DDemocratic
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