"An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries by members of the board; and providing for an effective date."

Amends the uncodified law to state the purpose of the Act. That purpose is to preserve and enhance the ability of the Board of Fisheries to act as a lay board.

Amends AS 39.52.120(c) by removing the Board of Fisheries.

Amends AS 39.52.120(c) by adding the language taken out in section 2 back into the statute.

Amends AS 39.52.120 by adding a new subsection (e) which requires Board of Fisheries' members to disclose a personal or financial interest on the record before participating in matters before the board. Disclosure of a personal or financial interest does not disqualify a member from participating in matters before the board.

Repeals AS 39.52.120(e)

Establishes an immediate effective date for sections 1,2 and 4.

Establishes June 30, 2009 as the effective date for sections 3 and 5.