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SB244Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Parrotfish.

IntroducedSenate Water, Land, and Agriculture

Introduced by Mike Gabbard, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends conservation and resources law to prohibit: (1) Commercial sales of parrotfish that have been caught by spearing; and (2) The spearing of parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise.

Where it stands

Re-Referred to WLA, CPN/JDC.

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to WTL, CPN/JDC.

  4. The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  5. The committee on WTL deferred the measure.

  6. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  7. Re-Referred to WLA, CPN/JDC.

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