The bill amends Alaska state law to enhance the leasing and sale of state land for recreational cabin sites. It repeals and reenacts AS 38.05.600, establishing a program for leasing and selling land specifically for recreational purposes. The commissioner is responsible for administering this program, allowing eligible applicants to apply for land through a published schedule or nominate land for lease or sale. Key stipulations include that recreational cabin sites must be at least one-quarter mile apart, and the bill outlines conditions for application approvals, particularly for land classified as mineral or oil and gas land. New provisions also set a maximum lease term of 10 years, require land surveying, and mandate the commissioner to establish annual fees to ensure fair returns for the state, while emphasizing public notice and comment periods for transparency.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws regarding personal use cabin permits, allowing the commissioner to approve nominations for recreational cabin sites from current and former permit holders or their immediate family members, even if the original permit has expired. This change overrides previous regulations that stated personal use cabin permits do not convey any interest in state land. The bill includes a transition clause ensuring that leases executed before its effective date remain valid and confirms that any land leased or sold prior to enactment will be considered a recreational cabin site. The new provisions will expire on June 30, 2032, and the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0109A, AM HB 109, introduced 02/19/2025: 38.04.020, 38.05.055, 38.05.057, 38.05.070, 38.05.600, 38.05.035, 38.05.180, 38.05.115, 38.05.082, 38.05.195, 38.05.205, 38.05.255, 38.05.850, 38.05.045, 38.05.069, 38.05.300, 38.05.321, 38.05.810, 38.05.870, 38.05.920, 38.05.945, 38.05.946, 38.05.065, 38.05.078, 38.05.125, 38.05.120, 38.05.825, 38.50.050, 38.05.090, 38.05.185, 38.05.132, 38.05.134, 38.05.081, 38.04.035, 38.05.020, 41.21.020, 44.37.011