SUBMIT A RESOLUTION TO SWAMC
SWAMC members may submit a resolution for consideration by the SWAMC Board of Directors or Membership.
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Resolutions of the 2021 Annual Membership Meeting, March 5, 2021
SWAMC Resolutions FY21-01 through FY21-05
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership Supporting the Restoration of FY21 Southcoast Region Highways and Aviation Funding Decrement and Retention of Rural Airports and Maintenance by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF)
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership Requesting the Alaska Legislature and Governor to Adequately Fund the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) Budget and Particularly the Division of Commercial Fisheries
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership to Preserve the Power Cost Equalization Endowment Fund for its Intended Purpose of Assisting Alaskans and Alaskan Communities with the High Cost of Electricity
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership Supporting the Funding of the Alaska Marine Highway System Operating Budget at Sustainable Levels until Reform Recommendations are Enacted and Maintaining Funding for Replacement of the M/V Tustumena
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership Supporting a Progressive Graduated Statewide Income Tax as Part of a Sustainable Budget for the State of Alaska
Resolutions of the 2020 Annual Membership Meeting, March 6, 2020
SWAMC Resolutions FY20-01 through FY20-06
Board Resolution FY20-02, replacing Membership Resolution FY20-01
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership to preserve the Power Cost Equalization Endowment Fund for its intended purpose of assisting Alaskans and Alaskan communities with the high cost of electricity.
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting the funding of the Alaska Marine Highway System operating budget at sustainable levels until reform recommendations are enacted and maintaining funding for replacement of the M/V Tustumena.
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting a progressive graduated statewide income tax as part of a sustainable budget for the state of Alaska.
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership requesting the Alaska Legislature and Governor to adequately fund the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) budget and particularly the division of commercial fisheries.
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership urging NMFS to narrow the scope and area for designation as critical habitat for humpback whales in Alaska.
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting the restoration of FY21 Southcoast Region Highways and Aviation funding decrement and retention of rural airports and maintenance by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF).
Resolutions of the 2019 Annual Membership Meeting, February 28, 2019
SWAMC Resolutions FY19-01 through FY19-09
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership requesting the Alaska Legislature and Governor to adequately fund the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) budget and particularly the Division of Commercial Fisheries
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting funding for K-12 public education at levels projected in the original State of Alaska FY20 operating budget and maintaining the school debt reimbursement program
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting adequate funding for the University of Alaska
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting continuation of shared fisheries tax programs and opposing HB 65 and SB 63 repealing the sharing of fisheries tax program taxes with qualifying municipalities
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting a progressive graduated statewide income tax as part of a sustainable budget for the State of Alaska
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting the funding of the Alaska Marine Highway System operating budget at sustainable levels until reform recommendations are enacted and maintaining funding for replacement of the M/V Tustumena
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership to preserve the Power Cost Equalization Endowment Fund for its intended purpose of assisting Alaskans and alaskan communities with the high cost of electricity
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting continued sustainable funding for the Alaska Public Broadcasting Commission and public broadcasting in Alaska
A Resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Supporting the continuation of the current expansion of State Medicaid funding
Resolutions of the 2018 Annual Membership Meeting, March 2, 2018
SWAMC Resolutions FY18-01 through FY18-10
Membership Resolution FY18-01: A resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting the reauthorization and amendment of the Magnuson-Stevens act to ensure the continued management of the nation’s fisheries based on sound science and harvest limitations that prioritize the continuation and sustainability of America’s fisheries.
Membership Resolution FY18-02: A resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership urging Governor Walker to declare a federal fisheries disaster for the 2018 commercial pacific cod fishery in the Gulf of Alaska.
Membership Resolution FY18-03: A resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting the “coastal communities ocean acidification act of 2017” introduced by Senator Lisa Murkowski.
Membership Resolution FY18-04: A resolution of the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting a progressive graduated statewide income tax as part of a sustainable budget for the state of Alaska.
Membership Resolution FY18-05: A resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting the governor’s proposed FY19 Alaska marine highway system operating budget and supporting forward funding for the Alaska marine highway system.
Membership Resolution FY18-06: A resolution of the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting the implementation of a sustainable and balanced budget for the state of Alaska.
Membership Resolution FY18-07: A resolution of the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership to preserve the power cost equalization endowment fund for its intended purpose of assisting Alaskans and Alaskan communities with the high cost of electricity.
Membership Resolution FY18-08: A resolution of the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership requesting that the Alaska State Legislature revisit the standard for recalling municipal officials to determine the sufficiency of definitions and processes therein.
Membership Resolution FY18-09: A resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership in support of changing the transferability of limited entry salmon permits by allowing an additional two names on the permit.
Membership Resolution FY18-10: A resolution by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Membership supporting House Bill 267, “an act requiring the release of certain records relating to big game hunters, guided hunts, and guided sports fishing activities to municipalities for certification of taxes payable; providing for an effective date.
Resolutions of the 2017 Annual Membership Meeting, March 3, 2017
SWAMC Resolutions FY17-01 through FY17-06
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2017-01 – A RESOLUTION BY THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE (SWAMC) MEMBERSHIP URGING THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT A SUSTAINABLE BUDGET PLAN FOR FY18 AND INTO THE FUTURE THAT BALANCES A COMBINATION OF INCREASED REVENUES AND SPENDING REDUCTIONS AND THAT DOES NOT DISPROPORTIONATELY DAMAGE THE DELIVERY OF VITAL SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES.
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2017-02 – A RESOLUTION BY THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE (SWAMC) MEMBERSHIP REQUESTING THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR WALKER NOT TO IMPOSE ANY MORE CUTS TO THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME (ADF&G) BUDGET AND PARTICULARLY TO THE DIVISION OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES BUDGET AND THAT ANY TAX REVENUE GENERATED FROM NEW OR INCREASED STATE TAXES ON THE COMMERCIAL SEAFOOD INDUSTRY BE USED TO FILL THE FUNDING GAP FOR ADF&G AND PAY FOR CONTINUING EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ALASKA’S COMMERCIAL FISHERIES.
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2017-03 – A RESOLUTION BY THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE (SWAMC) MEMBERSHIP REQUESTING THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR WALKER APPROVE STATE FUNDING TO MATCH FEDERAL FUNDING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE M/V TUSTUMENA.
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2017-04 – A RESOLUTION BY THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE (SWAMC) MEMBERSHIP GIVING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE KODIAK SEAFOOD AND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER AND URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA TO MAINTAIN THE CENTER AS AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR THE STATE.
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2017-05 – A RESOLUTION BY THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE (SWAMC) MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTING THE GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED FY18 ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM (AMHS) OPERATING BUDGET AND SUPPORTING FORWARD FUNDING FOR THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2017-06 – A RESOLUTION BY THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE (SWAMC) MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTING A PROGRESSIVE GRADUATED STATEWIDE INCOME TAX AS PART OF A SUSTAINABLE BUDGET FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA.
Resolutions of the 2016 Annual Membership Meeting, March 4, 2016
SWAMC Resolutions FY16-01 through FY16-03
A resolution of the SWAMC Membership to support the reauthorization and funding of the Alaska Regional Development Organizations (ARDOR).
A resolution of the SWAMC Membership urging the University of Alaska, University of Alaska Board of Regents, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks to reconsider the decision to close the University of Alaska Fairbanks Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center (KSMSC), formerly, and in Alaska statute (Title 16, Chapter 52), referred to as the Fisher Industrial Technology Center (FITC) and consider alternatives to this closure.
A resolution of the SWAMC Membership strongly opposing arbitrary taxation on the Alaskan seafood industry.
Resolutions of the 2015 Annual Membership Meeting, March 6, 2015
SWAMC Resolutions FY15-01 through FY15-06
A resolution of the SWAMC membership urging congressional action to permanently exempt vessels less than 79 feet and all fishing vessels from EPA permits for discharges incidental to the normal operation of the vessel.
A resolution of the SWAMC membership opposing the nomination of the Aleutian Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
A resolution of the SWAMC membership supporting the full funding for the State of Alaska Harbor Facilities Grant Program in the FY16 state capital budget.
Membership Resolution FY15-04 – Failed
A resolution of the SWAMC membership requesting the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council reduce halibut bycatch in the Bering Sea groundfish fishery.
A resolution of the SWAMC membership requesting Alaska Legislature to consider less severe cuts to the Alaska Public Broadcasting Service.
A resolution of the SWAMC membership supporting the strategic reduction of funding for the Alaska Marine Highway System.
Resolutions passed at the 2014 Annual Membership Meeting, Mar. 7, 2014
SWAMC Resolutions 2014-01 through 2014-17
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-01 – A RESOLUTION OF THE SWAMC MEMBERSHIP REQUESTING THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE FULL CONSTRUCTION FUNDING IN THE FY15 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR A REPLACEMENT VESSEL TO THE M/V TUSTUMENA FOR SERVICE TO SOUTHWEST ALASKA
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-02 – A RESOLUTION BY THE SWAMC MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE CURRENT REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM, WITH A $25 MILLION SUPPLEMENTAL TO ADDRESS ENERGY NEEDS.
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-03 – A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RATIFICATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA (UNCLOS)
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-04 – A RESOLUTION OF THE SWAMC MEMBERSHIP REQUESTING THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE TO FUND A TRANPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-05 – A RESOLUTION BY THE SWAMC MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTING THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE, AND THE ALASKA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION PROGRAM
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-06 – A RESOLUTION OF THE SWAMC MEMBERSHIP URGING THE STATE OF ALASKA TO ADDRESS THE LONG-TERM ENERGY NEEDS OF ALASKAS WITH A STATEWIDE ENERGY PLAN TO SUPPORT THE ENERGY POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AND NECESSARY RELIEF
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-08 – A RESOLUTION OF THE SWAMC MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTING APPROPRIATION OF $3 BILLION FROM THE CONSTITUTIONAL BUDGET RESERVE INTO THE ALASKA RETIREMENT TRUST FUNDS IN 2015
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-09 – A RESOLUTION OF THE SWAMC MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTING THE STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CONTINUING TO HOME-PORT THE ENFORCEMENT PATROL VESSEL STIMSON IN THE PORT OF DUTCH HARBOR AND REFITTING THE ENFORCEMENT PATROL VESSEL WOLSTAD.
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-10 – A RESOLUTION OF THE SWAMC MEMBERSHIP OPPOSING THE PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 77 BY THE ALASKA LEGISLATURE
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-11 – A RESOLUTION OF THE SWAMC MEMBERSHIP IN REGARDS TO U.S. CONGRESSIONAL BILL H.R. 4011 IN SUPPORT OF BYPASS MAIL IN BUSH ALASKA
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-12 – A RESOLUTION OF SWAMC MEMBERSHIP RECOGNIZING THE SERIOUS PROBLEM OF ILLEGAL DRUGS COMING INTO OUR COMMUNITIES, RESOLVING TO WORK WITH ALL PARTIES TO BREAK THE FLOW OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND URGING THE STATE OF ALASKA TO INCREASE EFFORTS TO STOP DRUG TRAFFICKING
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-13 – A RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE OF ALASKA TO SUPPORT THE VILLAGE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM (VEEP)
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-14 – A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE PROPOSED BAN ON SET NETTING FOR SALMON IN COOK INLET
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-15 – A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ALASKA MARITIME WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
- MEMBERSHIP RESOLUTION 2014-16 – A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHWEST ALASKA MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE SUPPORTING REINSTATEMENT OF FUNDING FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
- BOARD RESOLUTION 2014-17 – A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ANALYSIS OF COMMUNITY FISHING ASSOCIATIONS FOR SOUTHWEST ALASKA FISHING COMMUNITIES IN THE GULF OF ALASKA BYCATCH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Resolutions passed at 2013 Annual Membership Meeting, Feb. 22, 2013
- 13-01: Offshore Revenue Sharing A resolution supporting efforts of Alaska’s Congressional Delegation to secure federal revenue sharing from Alaska offshore oil and gas development and urges the Alaska State Legislature to share these revenues with Alaskan communities.
- 13-02: Statewide Energy SolutionA resolution supporting the need for a statewide energy plan, and policies and programs that provide the immediate and necessary assistance for today: The Power Cost Equalization Program, Energy Assistance Programs, Bulk Fuel and Power System Upgrade Programs, Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs, Weatherization, Rebate and Energy Loan Programs.
- 13-03: Community Revenue SharingA resolution maintaining the annual $60 million Revenue Sharing payments for the fiscal years 2014 and beyond, as a vital component of the state Operating Budget.
- 13-04: Municipal Harbor GrantA resolution supporting full funding for Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program in order to ensure enhanced safety and economic prosperity among Alaskan coastal communities.
- 13-05: Genetically Engineered Salmon A resolution opposing the United States Food and Drug Administration not to make a final decision regarding genetically engineered salmon until the United States Congress has fully examined the issue and the potential release of genetically engineered fish into the waters of the United States.
- 13-06: Tustumena Replacement A resolution supporting replacement of the aging M/V Tustumena at the top of Alaska’s Vessel Replacement Schedule and urging the Department of Transportation to begin the design process of a replacement vessel as soon as possible.
- 13-07: FSM Workforce Development A resolution supporting efforts by Industry and the University of Alaska to understand the current and future workforce needs of Alaska’s Fisheries, Seafood and Maritime sectors.
- 13-08: Spill Response Training A resolution supporting programs and legislation that found programs in local coastal communities to train residents to in marine oil response.
- 13-09: Redistricting A resolution supporting a new redistricting pan for the State of Alaska to accommodate socio-economic diversity and dies within the Southwest Region.
- 13-10: Weatherization A resolution supporting full funding of weatherization and home energy rebate programs at full funding to meet the critical energy efficiency needs of qualified Alaskans.
RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE 2012 SOUTHWEST ALASKA MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2012
- 12-03: A resolution requesting the Alaska Legislature to revisit Alaska Statute 29.45.500, requiring municipalities to match the current prime interest rate set by the Federal Reserve at the time of payment.
- 12-04: A resolution urging the Alaska state legislature to pass HB 250 to extend the renewable energy grant fund.
- 12-05: A resolution supporting HB 261, granting low interest loans for the acquisition of State of Alaska Limited Entry Permits for new fishermen.
RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE 2010 SOUTHWEST ALASKA MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP MEETING
- Resolution 2010‐04 Coastal Management
- Resolution 2010‐05 Alaska Forward Initiative
- Resolution 2010‐07 “Anti Corruption” Ballot
- Resolution 2010‐08 Rural Transportation Organizations
- Resolution 2010‐09 Crew Data Collection Pilot
- Resolution 2010‐10 Hydroelectric Power
- Resolution 2010‐11 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
