Increasing the private Alaskan ownership of land is a priority of Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who introduced Senate Bill 105 (SB 105), allowing eligible residents to more easily purchase or lease state land for recreational cabin use.
The bill will be the subject of a hearing in Senate Resources on Monday, March 17 at 3:30 pm, with both invited and public testimony. Legislative hearings in this committee have been scheduled and canceled twice so far.
SB 105 refines the existing remote cabin sites program by updating eligibility requirements and establishing clear processes for nominating and staking cabin sites. Under the proposed legislation, eligible applicants may nominate up to 10 acres of available state land for a cabin site if the land is not already included in the state’s schedule of land offerings.
To complete a purchase, applicants must conduct a survey and appraisal of the selected site and pay its fair market value. This ensures land sales are fair, while allowing Alaskans to directly engage in the selection process of their recreational sites.
“Alaskans currently own about one percent of state land, and after 60 years of statehood, we need to change that,” said Dunleavy. The bill promotes settlement, fostering economic growth, and reflects the principle that private land ownership is fundamental to personal freedom and prosperity.
Gov. Dunleavy’s bill aligns with his broader vision of empowering Alaskans to have greater access to the state’s natural resources. If passed, the bill may streamline the process for obtaining remote cabin sites and make land acquisition more accessible to residents across the state.
Get rid of all DEI courses including Native Studies at UAF, all they do is radicalize young kids…
New road for Alaska would be a dream come true. But not for those that like and can afford Alaska being their private humongous park.
Imagine driving from Anchorage to Dillingham. How much pressure would be relieved from the combat fishing at the Russian River and the likes on the peninsula.
You wouldn’t have to be on a five-year, waiting list for a campground spot.
Great idea Governor!
No single race should have the right over other races! There shall be no other government inside our government.
Is it only for recreational? Or can someone stake a lot and then put in a commercial operation?
Getting the roughly 30,000,000 acres that the federal government still has yet to transfer to the state of Alaska would be a good start to move some of these lands into the hands of Alaskans. This is a step in the right direction and if approved I know of some land that I would be happy to nominate and apply for.
Dunleavy actually had a good idea a couple years ago when he proposed that Alaskans be allowed the equivalent of the statutory PFD towards purchase of state land. Then, one legislator voiced a mild opposition to the idea, and Dunleavy folded like a wet paper bag, the coward.
Big Mike,
How about a “Dacha” bill which would create Agricultural home sites? I envision this to be similar to what the Old Soviet Union had going on outside of Moscow. What about Pt. Mackenzie? This would enable people in the most populated part of Alaska to have summer/ dry cabin/ garden sites. I’m thinking one acre parcels or a bit more?
Nothing quells food insecurity better than a big sack of potatoes and carrots.
Think of it as killing 2 birds with one stone, folks would have their getaway cabins, and the State could actually realize a profit on something that would benefit people.
Contact me if you need help!
Not much state land left in Point Mack.