FISH-PROTECTED SPECIES
Summary
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. In provisions concerning the value of protected species, removes the phrase "protected by this Code" from the provisions. Provides that a person who violates the Code or administrative rule (rather than only the Code) relating to specified unlawful actions concerning protected species valued in excess of a total of $300 commits a Class 3 felony. Adds bowfin and paddlefish to a species list with a $4 per pound or $8 per pound fair market value or replacement cost. Removes bowfin from a species list for species with a $1 per pound fair market value or replacement cost.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Mar 2022
House Passage
Apr 2021
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 27, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
Floor votes · House Apr 23, 2021
How they voted
90–0
Passed · 19 other
Total votes 109
Apr 23, 2021
D
Democratic67
82% Yea
R
Republican42
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 23, 2022
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Apr 23, 2021
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Consent Calendar - Passed 099-000-000
lower
Mar 22, 2021
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Consent Calendar Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000
lower
Mar 16, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
lower
Feb 22, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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