NOAA Fisheries; rescind closure of federal waters of offshore Georgia for the period from April 15, 2017 through May 31, 2017; recommend
Summary
A RESOLUTION recommending that NOAA Fisheries rescind the closure of federal waters of offshore Georgia for the period from April 15, 2017, through May 31, 2017, to allow Georgia anglers and saltwater fishing guides a fair and equitable opportunity to enjoy a public resource in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; and for other purposes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2017
Committee Review
Mar 2017
House Passage
Mar 2017
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2017
Last action Mar 30, 2017
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 30, 2017
Lower · Passed
House Passed/Adopted
lower
Mar 24, 2017
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chad Nimmer
RRepublican
P
David Knight
RRepublican
P
Don Hogan
RRepublican
P
Emory Dunahoo
RRepublican
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