The bill proposes changes to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area in Alaska, specifically by amending AS 41.23.286 to include additional land and eliminate certain previously designated areas. Notably, it adds Section 21, which includes the N1/2NW1/4 of Township 19 North, Range 3 East, Seward Meridian, while deleting the previous designation concerning the north 960 feet of the east 1,815 feet of the NW1/4 for each record of survey filed as 86-85RS P.R.D. This adjustment aims to clarify and expand the public use area for compatible uses.

Additionally, the bill eliminates the Business Park Wetlands Special Management Area by repealing AS 41.21.518, 41.21.520, and 41.21.522, as well as a section from a previous law (Section 2, ch. 132, SLA 1992). The changes are intended to streamline land management and enhance public access to the designated areas. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
SB0230A, AM SB 230, introduced 02/02/2026: 41.23.286
SB0230B, AM CSSB 230(RES), introduced 03/27/2026: 41.23.286