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Alaska Ballot Proposition 5, Repeal of Limited Fishery Entry Initiative (1976)
| Alaska Ballot Proposition 5 | |
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| Topic Business regulations and Fisheries and fishing regulations |
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| Type Indirect initiated state statute |
Origin |
Alaska Ballot Proposition 5 was on the ballot as an indirect initiated state statute in Alaska on November 2, 1976. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported repealing the law that regulates entry into Alaska's commercial fisheries, allowing for the issuance of permits based on conservation, economics, and past participation. |
A "no" vote opposed repealing the law that regulates entry into Alaska's commercial fisheries, allowing for the issuance of permits based on conservation, economics, and past participation. |
Election results
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Alaska Ballot Proposition 5 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 44,304 | 37.10% | ||
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75,125 | 62.90% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Ballot Proposition 5 was as follows:
| “ | The initiative would repeal a law regulating entry into Alaska commercial fisheries. This law limits entry only in fisheries in distress caused by declining fish stocks and too many commercial fishermen. The law permits a commission to limit the number of units on commercial fishing gear on the basis of conservation and economics. The initial issue of permits is based on past participation and economic dependence. Permits are freely transferable. The commission may buy back permits or issue additional permits based on future conditions of the fishery. Permit issuance began in 1975; thousands have been issued. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
An indirect initiated state statute is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends state statute. While a direct initiative is placed on the ballot once supporters file the required number of valid signatures, an indirect initiative is first presented to the state legislature. Legislators have a certain number of days, depending on the state, to adopt the initiative into law. Should legislators take no action or reject the initiative, a second round of signatures is required to put the initiative on the ballot for voters to decide.
See also
Footnotes
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