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AlaskaSB 17434th Legislature (2025-2026)Senate

INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT

Sponsored By: Forrest Dunbar (Democratic)

Vetoed

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Alaska creates an invasive species council

Effective immediately, the law creates an advisory council in Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game. It brings together state agencies, tribal representatives, researchers, conservation groups, and legislative appointees to coordinate invasive species work. Invasive species are non-native species that cause, or are likely to cause, economic, environmental, or human health harm. The council recommends policies and fund spending, provides technical help, and advises agencies on response priorities when asked. Annual reports are due January 15; updated five-year plans are due January 15 of each odd-numbered year. These documents guide lawmakers and agencies on priorities, funding, and needed legislation. Members are unpaid and generally receive no travel reimbursement, except state employee designees retain employee travel benefits. The council’s legal authority ends July 1, 2035.

Alaska creates fund for invasive species

Effective immediately, the law creates an Invasive Species Response Fund within Alaska’s general fund. It receives money only through legislative appropriations; the law sets no funding amount. Unspent money carries over after the fiscal year ends. The Department of Fish and Game can spend that money without another appropriation to prevent or reduce invasive species harm. This work covers the economy, environment, public health, infrastructure, and cultural heritage. The fund’s legal authority ends July 1, 2035.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Forrest Dunbar

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jesse Bjorkman

    Republican • Senate

  • Matt Claman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Cronk

    Republican • Senate

  • Zack Fields

    Democratic • House

  • Alyse Galvin

    Not • House

  • Andrew Gray

    Democratic • House

  • Elvi Gray-Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sara Hannan

    Democratic • House

  • Rebecca Himschoot

    Not • House

  • Andy Josephson

    Democratic • House

  • James Kaufman

    Republican • Senate

  • Scott Kawasaki

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kevin McCabe

    Republican • House

  • Donna Mears

    Democratic • House

  • Kelly Merrick

    Republican • Senate

  • Genevieve Mina

    Democratic • House

  • George Rauscher

    Republican • Senate

  • Bert Stedman

    Republican • Senate

  • Gary Stevens

    Republican • Senate

  • Louise Stutes

    Republican • House

  • Cathy Tilton

    Republican • Senate

  • Loki Tobin

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bill Wielechowski

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Yundt

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 51 • No: 28

House vote • 5/19/2026

FAILED TO ADOPT FIN HCS Y16 N23 A1

Yes: 16 • No: 23

House vote • 5/19/2026

PASSED Y35 N5

Yes: 35 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. (S) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26

    7/1/2026Senate

  2. (S) 3:55 P.M. 6/15/26 TRANSMITTED TO GOVERNOR

    6/15/2026Senate

  3. (S) MANIFEST ERROR(S)

    6/15/2026Senate

  4. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): GRAY, MEARS, GALVIN, JOSEPHSON, HANNAN, MINA, STUTES, FIELDS

    5/19/2026House

  5. (H) VERSION: SB 174

    5/19/2026House

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

    5/19/2026House

  7. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) SAME AS PASSAGE

    5/19/2026House

  8. (H) PASSED Y35 N5

    5/19/2026House

  9. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME SB 174

    5/19/2026House

  10. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

    5/19/2026House

  11. (H) FAILED TO ADOPT FIN HCS Y16 N23 A1

    5/19/2026House

  12. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

    5/19/2026House

  13. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/19/2026

    5/19/2026House

  14. (H) FN1: (DFG)

    5/19/2026House

  15. (H) NR: TOMASZEWSKI, ALLARD

    5/19/2026House

  16. (H) DP: JIMMIE, GALVIN, HANNAN, MOORE, BYNUM, STAPP, SCHRAGE, JOSEPHSON, FOSTER

    5/19/2026House

  17. (H) PENDING TITLE CHANGE HCR

    5/19/2026House

  18. (H) FIN RPT HCS(FIN) NEW TITLE 9DP 2NR

    5/19/2026House

  19. (H) IN FINANCE

    5/19/2026House

  20. (H) Moved HCS SB 174(FIN) Out of Committee -- Recessed to a Call of the Chair --

    5/18/2026House

  21. (H) FINANCE at 06:00 PM ADAMS 519

    5/18/2026House

  22. (H) -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

    5/18/2026House

  23. (H) FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519

    5/18/2026House

  24. Audio/Video

    5/18/2026House

  25. (H) Scheduled but Not Heard -- Delayed to 7:55 pm --

    5/17/2026House

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