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SB559Introduced in the Senate

Natural Resources - Recreational Fishery Data Collection Program - Established

EngrossedHouse Environment and Transportation

Introduced by Jack Bailey, District 29

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishing the Recreational Fishery Data Collection Program in the Department of Natural Resources to develop and implement a data collection system for recreational anglers in the State; and requiring the Department to report on the findings of the Program, including a workplan detailing the proposed development and implementation of a data collection system for recreational anglers, on or before December 31, 2027.

Where it stands

Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

March 25, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026

43

Yes

0

No

4

Absent or Not Voting

47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

  2. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

  4. Favorable with Amendments {643327/1 Adopted

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  6. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

  8. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

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