Introduced:
04/06/2017
Sponsor: Delegate Harvey Kenton, Member, Delaware Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Promotes agritourism activities within this State by broadly defining what constitutes agritourism.
Status:
To House Committee on Agriculture on April 6
Introduced:
03/16/2017
Sponsor: Senator F. Gary Simpson, Member, Delaware Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
White-tailed Deer Management - Hunting as a preferred Management Tool
Summary:
Allows a hunter to use a handgun in lieu of a shotgun on farms permitted by DNREC through their Deer depredation programs to reduce agricultural crop damage.
Status:
To House Committee on Agriculture on April 13
Introduced:
01/09/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Raymond A. Wallace
Issue Brief:
Seniors, Veterans, and Active Duty Military Hunting and Angling Privileges
Summary:
This bill provides that a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States is exempt from hunter safety course requirements if that veteran provides at the time of application for a hunting license that veteran's Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, or its predecessor or successor forms, or certification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the appropriate branch of the Armed Forces of the United States verifying the applicant's military service and honorable discharge.
Status:
In House. Passed to be engrossed on April 25
Introduced:
01/27/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Jeffrey K. Pierce
Issue Brief:
White-tailed Deer Management - Hunting as a Preferred Management Tool
Summary:
This bill requires the cultivator, owner, mortgagee or keeper of any orchard or growing crop to obtain a certificate from a game warden in order to take or kill wild animals or wild turkeys causing substantial damage to the orchard or crop. The game warden must investigate the circumstances of the application for a certificate and may issue the certificate if the game warden is satisfied that a wild animal or wild turkey is causing substantial damage to an orchard or crop. The certificate must describe the animals that may be taken or killed and the area where the animals may be taken or killed. The certificate holder must notify residents within 1,000 feet of the boundary of the area where the animals may be taken or killed that the certificate holder is authorized to take or kill those animals in that area.
Status:
In Senate. Placed in legislative file (dead) on April 25
Introduced:
02/07/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Jared F. Golden
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
This resolve creates the Commission To Study the Needs, Opportunities and Efficiencies Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine. The commission is required to submit its report and any accompanying legislation to the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 30, 2018. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is prohibited from making any expenditure of over $150,000 to repair or upgrade its salmonid fish hatcheries until the report is received and its recommendations acted upon.
Status:
House accepts Committee Report on April 25
Introduced:
02/07/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Jonathan L. Kinney
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
This bill allows ice fishing on Baker Lake and Third, Fourth and Fifth St. John ponds in Somerset County.
Status:
Work Session Held on April 25
Introduced:
02/10/2017
Sponsor: Representative Peter A. Lyford, Member, Maine Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
This bill makes the following changes to the fish and wildlife licensing laws. 1. It eliminates the $50 examination fee for a taxidermy license. 2. It clarifies the length of the period of time during which a person who has obtained a moose hunting permit is ineligible to obtain another permit. 3. It authorizes the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to issue a complimentary group fishing license to a person or entity that allows a group of persons with disabilities to fish in a location for a period of time as specified on the license.
Status:
In Senate. Passed to be engrossed in concurrence on April 25
Introduced:
02/10/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Roger E. Reed
Issue Brief:
Seniors, Veterans, and Active Duty Military Hunting and Angling Privileges
Summary:
This bill guarantees a moose permit to resident applicants who are 65 years of age or older and have accumulated 30 points or more in the public chance drawing for moose permits.
Status:
In House. Passed to be engrossed on April 25
Introduced:
02/10/2017
Sponsor: Representative Gary L. Hilliard, Member, Maine Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Public Access to Private Lands
Summary:
This bill prohibits destroying, tearing down, defacing or otherwise damaging property posting signs by hunters and provides for the one-year suspension of the hunting license of a person who is convicted of doing so.
Status:
In Senate. Committee Amendment A adopted on April 25
Introduced:
02/24/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Joel R. Stetkis
Issue Brief:
Conservation Tax Incentives
Summary:
This bill addresses the effect of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court decision in Francis Small Heritage Trust, Inc. v. Town of Limington et al., 2014 ME 102, by specifying that holding land primarily for conservation or public access purposes is not a benevolent or charitable purpose, which is a condition necessary to obtaining an exemption from property tax. The change applies to property tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2018.
Status:
Work session held on April 20
Introduced:
03/03/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Dustin Michael White
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
This bill allows a person who has legally harvested an animal to keep the unregistered animal until a registration station within a reasonable distance of the person is open if no registration stations within a reasonable distance of the person are open due to a holiday or other legitimate reason.
Status:
Work session held on April 25
Introduced:
04/19/2017
Sponsor: Representative Stephen J. Wood, Co-Chair, Maine Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Hunter Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation
Summary:
This bill replaces the Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs program with youth and family outdoor recreational programs and activities to encourage hunting and fishing activities as well as shooting sports.
Status:
Senate refers to Joint Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in concurrence on April 20
Introduced:
01/09/2017
Sponsor:
Senator Eric Brakey
Issue Brief:
Guns (General)
Summary:
This bill lowers from 21 years of age to 18 years of age the age at which a person may carry a concealed handgun.
Status:
House adopts Majority Committee Report: Ought not to pass on April 25
Introduced:
03/23/2017
Sponsor: Senator Thomas B. Saviello, Co-Chair, Maine Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Exotic Invasive Species
Summary:
This bill temporarily increases by $1 the annual fee for the lake and river protection sticker required under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 13058. The additional revenue from this increased fee may be used to fund a study of the State's efforts to prevent the infestation of, to control, to eradicate and to otherwise manage invasive aquatic plants and nuisance species in the waters of the State through the program implemented under Title 38, chapter 20-A.
Status:
From Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources: Ought not to pass on April 25
Introduced:
02/27/2017
Sponsor: Senator Brian D. Langley, Member, Maine Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
This bill transfers authority for the licensing of land-based aquaculture from the Department of Marine Resources to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Status:
House refers to Joint Committee on Marine Resources in concurrence on April 20
Introduced:
01/25/2017
Sponsor: Delegate Jay Jacobs, Member, Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Sunday Hunting Restrictions
Summary:
Authorizes a person to hunt turkey on private property in Kent County on Sundays during the spring turkey hunting season.
Status: Signed by Governor Larry Hogan, Member, Governors Sportsmen's Caucus on April 18
Introduced:
02/06/2017
Sponsor:
Delegate Jim Gilchrist
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from reducing or altering the boundaries of certain oyster sanctuaries until the Department develops a certain plan.
Status:
Became law without Governor's signature on April 6
Introduced:
03/20/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante
Issue Brief:
Enforcement
Summary:
Further regulates the enforcement of illegal hunting practices.
Status:
Hearing scheduled (05/02/2017) on April 25
Introduced:
03/20/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Cory Atkins
Issue Brief:
Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact
Summary:
Relates to the enforcement of illegal hunting practices.
Status:
Hearing scheduled (05/02/2017) on April 25
Introduced:
02/22/2017
Sponsor: Senator James Eldridge, Member, Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
No-Net-Loss
Summary:
Protects the natural resources of the commonwealth.
Status:
Hearing scheduled (05/02/2017) on April 25
Introduced:
02/22/2017
Sponsor: Senator Michael Moore, Member, Massachusetts Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact
Summary:
Further regulates the enforcement of illegal hunting practices.
Status:
Hearing scheduled (05/02/2017) on April 25
Introduced:
01/04/2017
Sponsor: Representative Mark L. Proulx, Member, New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Guns (General)
Summary:
Allows the possession of a loaded rifle or loaded shotgun, or a rifle or shotgun with a cartridge in a magazine or clip attached to the gun in a motorhome when not driven.
Status:
Passed Senate. To House for concurrence on April 20
Introduced:
01/04/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Steven D. Smith
Issue Brief:
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Summary:
Relates to temporary OHRV registrations for nonresidents.
Status:
Passed Senate. To House for concurrence on April 20
Introduced:
02/09/2017
Sponsor:
Assembly Member Steve Englebright
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
An Act to amend the executive law, in relation to preserving ecological integrity, wildlife and open space in the Adirondack Park.
Status:
To Assembly Committee on Codes on April 25
Introduced:
02/14/2017
Sponsor:
Assembly Member Dan Quart
Issue Brief:
Knife Ban Repeal
Summary:
Amends the Penal Law; relates to the definition of a gravity knife.
Status:
From Assembly Committee on Rules on April 24
Introduced:
04/25/2017
Sponsor: Assembly Member Clifford W. Crouch, Co-Chair, New York Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Eliminates the expiration of and makes permanent, provisions of law authorizing an individual to fish with up to 3 lines in freshwater.
Status:
From Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation on April 25
Introduced:
01/05/2017
Sponsor: Senator Catharine Young, Member, New York Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Seniors, Veterans, and Active Duty Military Hunting and Angling Privileges
Summary:
Amends the Environmental Conservation Law; provides for free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses to residents of the state who are active duty members of the U.S. armed Forces regardless of where such person is stationed.
Status:
From Senate Committee on Finance on April 25
Introduced:
01/13/2017
Sponsor: Senator Pamela Helming, Member, New York Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Amends the Environmental Conservation Law; provides that the open season for hunting coyotes shall be all year long, provided that the county legislature has a resolution authorizing such hunting within the county.
Status:
Enacting clause stricken on April 25
Introduced:
04/20/2017
Sponsor:
Senator Liz Krueger
Issue Brief:
High Fence
Summary:
Amends the Environmental Conservation Law; prohibits the taking of non-native big game mammals in a fenced or other area from which there is no means for such mammal to escape.
Status:
To Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation on April 20
Introduced:
02/14/2017
Sponsor: Representative Neil Goodman, Member, Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Apprentice Hunting License
Summary:
Relates to Game; relates to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, repealing provisions relating to junior hunter projects; in hunting and furtaking licenses; provides for unlawful acts concerning licenses.
Status:
From House Committee on Game and Fisheries on April 26
Introduced:
02/23/2017
Sponsor:
Representative
Barry Jozwiak
Issue Brief:
Hunting with Dogs
Summary:
Amends Game of the Consolidated Statutes; relates to in hunting and furtaking; provides for the offense of dogs pursuing, injuring or killing big game.
Status:
From House Committee on Game and Fisheries on April 26
Introduced:
04/17/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Todd Stephens
Issue Brief:
Tethering of Dogs
Summary:
Amends Titles 3, 18, 22, 34, and 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in race horse industry reform; provides for licenses for horse race meetings and for occupational licenses for individuals; relates to riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses; repeals provisions relating to offense of cruelty to animals; relates to live animals as prizes prohibited; relates to police animals and assault with a deadly weapon.
Status:
Passed House to Senate on April 26
Introduced:
04/24/2017
Sponsor: Representative Patrick Harkins, Member, Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Seniors, Veterans, and Active Duty Military, Hunting and Angling Privileges
Summary:
Amends Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses; provides for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees.
Status:
To House Committee on Game and Fisheries on April 24
Introduced:
04/24/2017
Sponsor:
Representative David Zimmerman
Issue Brief:
Seniors, Veterans, and Active Duty Military, Hunting and Angling Privileges
Summary:
Amends Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses; provides for resident license and fee exemptions and for license costs and fees.
Status:
To House Committee on Game and Fisheries on April 24
Introduced:
03/02/2017
Sponsor:
Senator Wayne Langerholc
Issue Brief:
Guns (General), Ammunition
Summary:
Amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions; provides for findings regarding firearms and ammunition; relates to preemptions; provides for regulation of firearms and ammunition.
Status:
To House Committee on Judiciary on April 26
Introduced:
01/19/2017
Sponsor:
Representative J. Aaron Regunberg
Issue Brief:
Standard Capacity Magazines
Summary:
Would criminalize the manufacture, import, possession, purchase, sale or transfer of any ammunition feeding device capable of accepting more than ten (10) rounds. This act would take effect upon passage.
Status:
In House Committee on Judiciary: Committee recommends measure to be held for further study on April 25
Introduced:
01/27/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Grace Diaz
Issue Brief:
Guns (General)
Summary:
Would make it unlawful for any person carry a rifle or shotgun in any vehicle or conveyance or on or about their person except under limited circumstances of at least fifteen (15) years imprisonment. The act would also provide an enhanced penalty to those who unlawfully sold, transferred, given, conveyed, or caused to be sold, transferred, given or conveyed a firearm to any person under eighteen (18) years of age and that firearm is used in a crime of violence. This act would take effect upon passage.
Status:
In House Committee on Judiciary: Committee recommends measure to be held for further study on April 25
Introduced:
01/27/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Grace Diaz
Issue Brief:
Guns (General)
Summary:
Would criminalize the mere possession of a firearm by a minor and would provide for limited exceptions while the minor is in the presence of a qualified adult or participating in certain competitive or ceremonial events. This act would take effect upon passage.
Status:
In House Committee on Judiciary: Committee recommends measure to be held for further study on April 25
Introduced:
03/01/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Ramon Perez
Issue Brief:
Guns (General)
Summary:
Would allow those persons with concealed carry permits issued by other states to carry upon their person weapons in Rhode Island provided that the issuing state recognizes and gives reciprocity to RI permit holders. This act would take effect upon passage.
Status:
In House Committee on Judiciary: Committee recommends measure to be held for further study on April 25
Introduced:
03/30/2017
Sponsor:
Representative John G. Edwards
Issue Brief:
Guns (General)
Summary:
Would allow those persons with concealed carry permits issued by other states to carry upon their person weapons in Rhode Island provided that the issuing state recognizes and gives reciprocity to RI permit holders. This act would take effect upon passage.
Status:
In House Committee on Judiciary: Committee recommends measure to be held for further study on April 25
Introduced:
03/30/2017
Sponsor:
Representative John G. Edwards
Issue Brief:
Guns (General)
Summary:
Would authorize the attorney general to enter into agreements with other states and counties from other states to recognize and give reciprocity to concealed weapon permit holders allowing them to carry concealed weapons in this state. The other states shall have the ability to provide immediate verification of the applicant's permit. This act would also provide that any law enforcement officer with a valid, government issued identification card identifying themselves as such, can carry a concealed weapon anywhere in this state.
Status:
In House Committee on Judiciary: Committee recommends measure to be held for further study on April 25
Introduced:
01/11/2017
Sponsor:
Senator Kevin J. Mullin
Issue Brief:
Seniors, Veterans, and Active Duty Military Hunting and Angling Privileges
Summary:
Proposes to lower from 70 years of age to 65 years of age the age at which a person may receive certain hunting or fishing licenses at no cost; provides for a permanent license.
Status:
Passed House. To Senate for concurrence on April 21
Introduced:
02/06/2017
Sponsor: Senator John Rodgers, Co-Chair, Vermont Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Exotic Invasive Species
Summary:
Relates to aquatic nuisance species control; prohibits the transport of additional aquatic plants and aquatic nuisance species to or from waters of the State; requires visual inspection of vehicles, vessels, personal watercraft, seaplanes, trailers, and other equipment for aquatic plants and aquatic nuisance species when leaving a water of the State; requires a boat or personal watercraft to be cleaned in a boat wash prior to launching in a lake or pond if a public boat wash facility.
Status:
Senate refused to concur in House amendments. To Conference Committee on April 25
Introduced:
03/21/2017
Sponsor:
Senate Institutions Committee
Issue Brief:
Conservation Tax Incentives
Summary:
Relates to authorizing the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to amend conservation easements related to the former Hancock Lands and adjacent Averill Inholdings in Essex County.
Status:
Passed House. To Senate for Concurrence on April 25
Introduced:
03/07/17
Sponsor: Representative Halsley Beshears, Co-Chair, Florida Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Relates to nonnative animals; directs Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC), in consultation with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), to establish pilot program for eradication of specific species; requires Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) to enter into specified contracts and to submit report to Governor and Legislature; provides appropriation.
Status:
In House. Read second time. Read third time. Passed House. To Senate. To Senate Committee on Environmental Preservation and Conservation. Referred to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources. Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations on April 26
Introduced:
03/07/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Kristin Diane Jacobs
Issue Brief:
Marine Protected Areas
Summary:
Relates to coral reefs establishes Southeast State Coral Reef Ecosystem Protection Area; requires Coral Reef Conservation Program, in coordination with Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC), to develop specified comprehensive management plan for area.
Status:
In House. Read second time. Read third time. Passed House. To Senate. To Senate Committee on Environmental Preservation and Conservation. Referred to Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources. Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations on April 26
Introduced:
04/24/2017
Sponsor:
House Government Accountability Committee
Issue Brief:
Conservation Funding
Summary:
Relates to Florida Forever Program; revises distribution of proceeds from Florida Forever Program Trust Fund; eliminates and consolidates funding for certain land acquisition and management programs.
Status:
In House. Placed on Calendar. Placed on Special Order Calendar for April 28
Introduced:
03/07/2017
Sponsor:
Senator Linda Stewart
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Relates to State black bears; creates the State Black Bear Habitat Restoration Act; requires the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate certain duties and responsibilities to protect State black bears and to preserve their habitat.
Status:
To Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources on April 21
Introduced:
02/08/2017
Sponsor: Representative Pat McElraft, Member, North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Interstate Wildlife Violators Compact
Summary:
Amends various environmental laws.
Status:
To Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate on April 25
Introduced:
02/15/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Mike Clampitt
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Adopts Jackson County as the trout capital of the state of North Carolina.
Status:
To Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate on April 21
Introduced:
02/28/2017
Sponsor: Representative Brian Turner, Member, North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Enforcement
Summary:
Prohibits hunting from the right-of-ways of public roads in Buncombe County.
Status:
Passed House. To Senate on April 27
Introduced:
03/13/2017
Sponsor: Representative Larry Pittman, Member, North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Imposes a duty to avoid wanton waste on persons taking wildlife under a depredation permit.
Status:
Re-referred to House Committee on Judiciary on April 24
Introduced:
03/20/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Graig Meyer
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Prohibits hunting on private property in Orange County while under the influence of an impairing substance.
Status:
From House Committee on Judiciary I: reported favorably. In House. Placed on calendar for immediate consideration. Read second and third time. Passed House. To Senate on April 26
Introduced:
03/22/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Mike Clampitt
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Designates Swain County as the official location for trout fishing in North Carolina.
Status:
To Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate on April 21
Introduced:
Filed on
04/03/2017
Sponsor: Representative Beverly Boswell, Member, North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Ensures meaningful public participation in fisheries management by enhancing the role of public advisory committees.
Status:
From House Committee on Wildlife Resources: reported favorably, and re-referred to House Committee on Environment on April 24
Introduced:
04/05/2017
Sponsor: Representative Chris Millis, Member, North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Sunday Hunting
Summary:
Expands the use of firearms for hunting of wild animals and upland game birds on Sunday; allows hunting of migratory birds on Sunday.
Status:
To Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate on April 26
Introduced:
04/13/2017
Sponsor:
Representative Destin Hall
Issue Brief:
Substandard Kennels
Summary:
Clarifies staffing standards for boarding kennels offering dog day care services.
Status:
To Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate on April 26
Introduced:
04/21/2017
Sponsor: Representative Larry Yarborough,
Member, North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Catch Shares, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA)
Summary:
Ensures the economic development of coastal North Carolina through the restoration and long-term conservation of the state's public, coastal fisheries resources.
Status:
To House Committee on Wildlife Resources on April 21
Introduced:
04/26/2017
Sponsor: Representative Jonathan Jordan, Member, North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Conservation Tax Incentives
Summary:
Reenacts and modifies the conservation tax credit.
Status:
To House Committee on Finance on April 26
Introduced:
03/15/2017
Sponsor: Senator Tom McInnis, Member, North Carolina
Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Creates a coyote tagging and bounty program in Richmond County.
Status:
From Senate Committee on Rules and Operation of the Senate: reported favorably. In Senate and placed on supplemental calendar. Read second and third time. Passed Senate. To House on April 26
Introduced:
03/27/2017
Sponsor: Senator Bill Rabon, Member, North Carolina
Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Catch Shares
Summary:
Opposes the privatization of South Atlantic federal fishery resources through catch share management and efforts through exempted fishing permits or other means to conduct pilot catch share programs or studies.
Status:
Passed Senate on April 24
Introduced:
03/29/2017
Sponsor: Senator William Cook,
Member, North Carolina Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA)
Summary:
Creates a program for the permitting of marine aquaculture activities; requires the division of marine fisheries of the Department of Environmental quality to request the issuance of federal rules to allow marine aquaculture in federal Waters off the coast of the state.
Status:
Withdrawn from Senate Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate, and re-referred to Senate Committee on Finance on April 21
Introduced:
03/29/2017
Sponsor:
Senator Norman Sanderson
Issue Brief:
General
Summary:
Delays action of the marine fisheries commission in response to certain granted petitions for rule making until completion of the activities and final report of the collaborative shrimp trawl gear study and stakeholder process.
Status:
From Senate Committee on Rules and Operation of the Senate: reported favorably. In Senate and placed on supplemental calendar. Read second and third time. Passed Senate. To House on April 26
Introduced:
03/29/2017
Sponsor:
Senator Norman Sanderson
Issue Brief:
Invasive Species, General
Summary:
Amends certain environmental and natural resources laws.
Status:
To House Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House on April 26
Introduced:
02/06/2017
Sponsor: Representative Jay Reedy, Co-Chair, Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Conservation Funding
Summary:
Relates to licenses; allows the wildlife resources agency to be reimbursed for lost revenue resulting from the issuance of free or partially discounted combination hunting and fishing licenses to persons on or after a specified date.
Status:
Placed on Regular Calendar on April 27
Introduced:
02/06/2017
Sponsor: Senator Mike Bell, Co-Chair, Tennessee Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Conservation Funding
Summary:
Relates to licenses; allows the wildlife resources agency to be reimbursed for lost revenue resulting from the issuance of free or partially discounted combination hunting and fishing licenses to persons on or after a specified date.
Status:
In House. Read second time. Held on desk on April 24
Introduced:
02/08/2017
Sponsor: Senator Mark R. Maynard, Co-Chair, West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
General License
Summary:
Provides for Department of Natural Resources rule relating to point system for revocation of hunting; provides for repeal.
Status:
Signed by Governor on April 25
Introduced:
02/17/2017
Sponsor: Senator Mark R. Maynard, Co-Chair, West Virginia Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief:
Sunday Hunting
Summary:
Relates to hunting; repeals limitations on trappers on Sundays; eliminates local option election regarding hunting on Sunday on private land; permits hunting on Sunday on private land; clarifies hunting on Sunday on public lands is unlawful.
Status:
Signed by Governor on April 24