Category: Legislative Update

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UFA Legislative Update: June 6, 2016

Fish taxes HB 4006 on House floor – today. Contents: Short Version: let your House representatives know how you feel about increased fishery taxes Special Session Summary – Fish Taxes Income Tax – Fishing crew withholding and employer/employees removed Operating Budget Fish-related bill that passed Bills that did not pass Appointment Confirmations Short version: Contact...

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UFA Legislative Update: April 22, 2016

From UFA President Jerry McCune: The Alaska legislature has been focused on broader issues this week, with little or no movement on fisheries legislation we have been tracking. It is not clear how long they will continue to meet in the extended session. What has happened and current status: 1. Fishing industry taxes: House Finance...

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UFA Legislative Update: April 15, 2016

From UFA President Jerry McCune: Wheels that were spinning have gotten some traction in the last few days. We expect lots of late night action here as the legislature enters the final weekend of the regularly scheduled session… Tune in or call in to House Finance Committee meeting this evening at 7:00 PM for public...