Environment
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- coordinates statewide management of invasive species
- strengthens ecosystem protection
Risks
- potential for bureaucratic delay in action
StateAlaskaVetoed
SB 174: 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.
Forrest Dunbar
SB 174 status: Vetoed — (S) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26 (updated Jul 1, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan95%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
Establishing an interdisciplinary invasive species council creates a new state-level governance mechanism for natural resource management and regulatory coordination.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- protects agricultural and fishery assets from invasive damage
Risks
- imposes administrative costs on the Department of Fish and Game
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- promotes collaboration with Alaska Native organizations
- improves inter-agency public safety coordination
Risks
- concerns over scope of regulatory influence
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Low
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Where it stands
Official record(S) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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