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144th General Assembly
Senate Bill # 298

Primary Sponsor: Venables Additional Sponsor(s):    Rep. D. Short
CoSponsors: { NONE...}
Introduced on : 06/10/2008
Long Title:AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 7 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STRIPED BASS COMMERCIAL GILL NET FISHING IN THE NANTICOKE RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES.
Synopsis:This Bill would extend the closure period on gill netting in the Nanticoke River and its tributaries like Broad Creek to March 1 through June 30 and make Delaware consistent with the State of Maryland when it comes to protecting striped bass in transit to or from or on the spawning grounds. Maryland does not allow the use of gill nets in the Nanticoke River from March 1 through June 30. Presently the closure period for gill netting in Delaware waters of the Nanticoke River and its tributaries extends from April 1 through May 31.

Current Status: Vetoed   On   09/25/2008
Volume Chapter:
Fiscal Note:
Not Required
Date Governor acted:09/25/2008
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Committee Reports:
Senate Committee report 06/18/08 F=0 M=5 U=0----->Committee Report
House Committee Report 06/24/08 F=0 M=8 U=0---->Committee Report
Voting Reports:
Senate vote: () Passed 6/19/08 4:04:43 PM------->Voting Record
House vote: () Passed 6/26/08 8:41:57 PM------->Voting Record
Actions History:
Sep 25, 2008 - Vetoed by Governor
Jun 26, 2008 - Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 41 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jun 24, 2008 - Reported Out of Committee (ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES) in House with 8 On Its Merits
Jun 24, 2008 - Introduced and Assigned to Energy and Natural Resources Committee in House
Jun 19, 2008 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT
Jun 18, 2008 - Reported Out of Committee (NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
Jun 10, 2008 - Assigned to Natural Resources & Environmental Control Committee in Senate
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