This bill amends existing laws concerning state refuges and fish and game critical habitat areas in Alaska, particularly focusing on the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area. It updates the designations of several state game refuges, including the Izembek Refuge, by providing revised boundary descriptions and modifying the range of sections for various townships. The bill also removes certain restrictions on tide and submerged lands, thereby enhancing the management and accessibility of these public use areas.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge and updates critical habitat area descriptions for locations such as Port Moller, Egegik, Pilot Point, Fox River Flats, and Kachemak Bay. It includes the deletion of specific language regarding land descriptions in Section 15 and introduces a new section (Section 21) that adds the N1/2NW1/4. The bill clarifies land ownership and management, with certain sections taking effect based on previous legislation, while the remainder of the Act will take effect immediately.

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
SB0230C, AM HCS SB 230(RES), introduced 05/04/2026: 16.20.030, 16.20.032, 16.20.550, 16.20.565, 16.20.570, 16.20.580, 16.20.590, 41.23.286