Public testimony scheduled for Friday, February 28.
Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced a bill that would allow Alaskans interested in purchasing or leasing state land to build a recreational cabin on that property.
“Alaskans currently own about one percent of state land and after 60 years of statehood, we need to change that,” Gov. Dunleavy said. “I encourage Alaskans waiting for their opportunity to participate in the Alaskan dream to testify for the bill.”
According to the governor’s office, the legislation changes the existing remote cabin sites program by updating eligibility requirements, establishing processes for nominating, and staking cabin sites.
Two bills filed by the governor’s office on Feb. 19 regarding his plan are House Bill 109, and Senate Bill 105.
The bill allows for an eligible applicant to nominate up to ten acres of available state land for a cabin site if that land is not included in the state schedule of land offerings.
Purchasers must complete a survey and appraisal of the site and pay its fair market value.
Public testimony will be heard by the Senate Resources Committee on Friday, Feb. 28 at 3:30 p.m.
