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.
SB 174 status: Vetoed — (S) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26 (updated Jul 1, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAn 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.. Currently in Senate.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- coordinates statewide management of invasive species
- strengthens ecosystem protection
Risks
- potential for bureaucratic delay in action
Economy
Benefits
- protects agricultural and fishery assets from invasive damage
Risks
- imposes administrative costs on the Department of Fish and Game
Society
Benefits
- promotes collaboration with Alaska Native organizations
- improves inter-agency public safety coordination
Risks
- concerns over scope of regulatory influence
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Introduced
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