Relating to fishing; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Prohibits use of gillnets and tangle nets for fishing. Excludes Indian fishing rights from prohibition. Establishes gillnet transition program and Gillnet Transition Fund to help offset harm to permit holders resulting from prohibition on gillnets and tangle nets for fishing. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
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3
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Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 16, 2019
Committee
Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.
upper
Jan 14, 2019
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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