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

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

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