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AlaskaHB 3134th Legislature (2025-2026)House

VESSELS: REGISTRATION/DERELICT FUND

Sponsored By: Louise Stutes (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Alaska ends dedicated derelict vessel fund

The law repeals Alaska's dedicated Derelict Vessel Prevention Program Fund and its related funding provisions. Subject to appropriation, the fund's remaining money transfers to Alaska's general fund. Vessel sale proceeds first pay impoundment administration, then towing, handling and storage, then sale administration, then liens. Any money left goes to the owner if the owner can be found. If the owner cannot be found, that money goes to Alaska's general fund instead of the dedicated fund.

Registration limits for commercial boats and barges

Commercial vessels qualify for this Alaska numbering and registration exemption only with both Coast Guard documentation and an Alaska license. The license must be issued under AS 16.05.490 or AS 16.05.530. Barges with valid numbering from another state's federally approved system qualify for up to 60 consecutive days in Alaska. Other boats with that numbering qualify for up to 90 consecutive days, as do foreign boats. The law also exempts government-owned boats, boats without mechanical power, and boats with valid foreign-government operating documents. Handmade, nonmotorized umiaqs covered with walrus or sealskin are also exempt.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Louise Stutes

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Matt Claman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Alyse Galvin

    Not • House

  • Rebecca Himschoot

    Not • House

  • Chuck Kopp

    Republican • House

  • Calvin Schrage

    Not • House

  • Bert Stedman

    Republican • Senate

  • Gary Stevens

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 10/22/25

    7/30/2025House

  2. (H) LAW W/O GOVERNOR SIGNATURE 7/24 CHAPTER 23 SLA 25

    7/30/2025House

  3. (H) 2:15 P.M. 7/1/25 TRANSMITTED TO GOVERNOR

    7/30/2025House

  4. (S) VERSION: HB 31

    5/20/2025Senate

  5. (S) RETURN TO (H), TRANSMIT TO GOVERNOR NEXT

    5/20/2025Senate

  6. (S) PASSED Y19 N- A1

    5/20/2025Senate

  7. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME HB 31

    5/20/2025Senate

  8. (S) CROSS SPONSOR(S): CLAMAN, STEDMAN, STEVENS

    5/19/2025Senate

  9. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/20 CAL

    5/19/2025Senate

  10. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

    5/19/2025Senate

  11. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/19/2025

    5/19/2025Senate

  12. (S) Minutes (SFIN)

    5/14/2025Senate

  13. (S) Moved HB 31 Out of Committee

    5/14/2025Senate

  14. (S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532

    5/14/2025Senate

  15. (S) FN4: ZERO(CED)

    5/14/2025Senate

  16. (S) FN3: ZERO(DNR)

    5/14/2025Senate

  17. (S) FN2: (ADM)

    5/14/2025Senate

  18. (S) FN1: ZERO(DFG)

    5/14/2025Senate

  19. (S) DP: OLSON, STEDMAN, HOFFMAN, KAUFMAN, CRONK, MERRICK, KIEHL

    5/14/2025Senate

  20. (S) FIN RPT 7DP

    5/14/2025Senate

  21. Audio/Video

    5/14/2025House

  22. (S) FN4: ZERO(CED)

    5/7/2025Senate

  23. (S) FN3: ZERO(DNR)

    5/7/2025Senate

  24. (S) FN2: (ADM)

    5/7/2025Senate

  25. (S) FN1: ZERO(DFG)

    5/7/2025Senate

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