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144th General Assembly
Senate Bill # 249

Primary Sponsor: McBride Additional Sponsor(s):    Rep. Hocker Sens. Venables Bunting & Rep. Walls
CoSponsors: { NONE...}
Introduced on : 05/06/2008
Long Title:AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO USE OF NETS FOR FISHING NEAR DAMS OR SPILLWAYS.
Synopsis:This legislation prohibits the use of any nets to catch fish within 300 feet of a constructed dam or spillways on tidal waters in the State. The measure is designed to help conserve important species such as river herring that serve as a major food source for other fish.

Current Status: Signed   On   06/26/2008
Volume Chapter76:255
Fiscal Note:
Not Required
Date Governor acted:06/26/2008
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Committee Reports:
Senate Committee report 05/14/08 F=0 M=4 U=0----->Committee Report
House Committee Report 06/11/08 F=1 M=7 U=0---->Committee Report
Voting Reports:
Senate vote: () Passed 6/3/08 4:36:03 PM------->Voting Record
House vote: () Passed 6/17/08 6:30:56 PM------->Voting Record
Actions History:
Jun 26, 2008 - Signed by Governor
Jun 17, 2008 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 39 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jun 11, 2008 - Reported Out of Committee (ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits
Jun 04, 2008 - Introduced and Assigned to Energy and Natural Resources Committee in House
Jun 03, 2008 - Passed by Senate. Votes: 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
May 14, 2008 - Reported Out of Committee (NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
May 06, 2008 - Assigned to Natural Resources & Environmental Control Committee in Senate
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