On the Kenai: Comment on Proposed Halibut Bag Limit Reduction
January 13, 2026
Hello! If you enjoy halibut fishing or enjoy eating sport caught halibut, an issue has come to light that requires your attention.
Senator Jesse Bjorkman
(R-Nikiski)
District D
Email: Sen.Jesse.Bjorkman@akleg.gov
Session Office:
State Capitol Bldg., Room 9
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 465-2828
Toll-Free: (800) 964-5733
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Committees
Chair Senate Labor & Commerce
Chair Senate Transportation
Vice Chair Senate State Affairs
Member Senate Education
Legislation
Bill |
Title |
Sponsor Statement |
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SB 82 |
COOK INLET: NEW ADMIN AREA;PERMIT BUYBACK |
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SB 87 |
LUMBER GRADING PROGRAM |
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SB 161 |
TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARM USE LAND |
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SB 164 |
STATE PARK PERMITS FOR DISABLED VETERANS |
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SB 168 |
COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFULLY SEIZED GAME |
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SB 171 |
RESIDENCY REQ: HUNTING, TRAPPING, FISHING |
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SB 174 |
HONOR & REMEMBER/HONOR & SACRIFICE FLAGS |
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SB 178 |
SCHOOL TERMS |
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SB 179 |
PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX; MUNI TELECOMM TAX |
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SB 181 |
CHILD PLACEMENT; DILIGENT SEARCH |
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SB 197 |
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE |
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SB 215 |
TEACHERS: BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE |
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SB 245 |
TECH DEVICES: MATERIAL FILTER FOR MINORS |
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SB 247 |
ESTABLISHING 4-H DAY |
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SB 248 |
BIG GAME COMMERCIAL SERVICES BOARD |
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SB 254 |
ROYALTY FOR CERTAIN OIL & GAS |
Labor & Commerce Legislation
Bill |
Title |
Sponsor Statement |
|---|---|---|
SB 93 |
FISHERMEN’S FUND: VESSEL OWNER CLAIMS |
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SB 126 |
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER REGISTRATION BOARD |
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SB 145 |
VOLUNTEER LABOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER PRGM |
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SB 182 |
EXTEND BIG GAME COMM SERVICES BOARD |
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SB 183 |
WORKERS’ COMP BENEFITS GUARANTY FUND |
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SB 196 |
EMPLOYER DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING |
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SCR 2 |
SUSPEND UNIFORM RULES FOR HB 56 |
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