SB 712-FN (2020): establishing a surcharge on certain saltwater licenses and establishing a fund for derelict fishing gear and coastal cleanup.
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SB 712-FN (2020)
establishing a surcharge on certain saltwater licenses and establishing a fund for derelict fishing gear and coastal cleanup.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
- Subject: Fish & Game
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 5, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2020 and was referred to the House Fish and Game and Marine Resources committee.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21)
- Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24)
- Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, SH 103
Votes
- March 5, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources
- January 28, 2020: Hearing: 01/28/2020, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
- March 5, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/05/2020
- March 5, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2020
- March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
- September 23, 2020: Died on Table
Laws It Would Change
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