Sponsor Statement for HJR 38

Constitutional Amendment to Limit Sport Fish Guides

HJR 38 proposes to amend the Alaska Constitution to clarify that the state can limit the number of sport fish guides under Article 8, Section 15. HJR 38 is needed because the state's authority to impose such limits is not clear at this time.

While it is anticipated that such limits will be the conclusion of a public process, based on scientific data, HJR 38 does not address the specifics of implementing such restrictions. HJR 38 simply grants a clear and concise line of authority from the voters to their state government.