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CT SB00673

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Heather Bond Somers

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to negotiate reciprocal agreements with Rhode Island and New York regarding commercial fishing landings.

  • Allows commercial fishermen with physical disabilities to make fish landings in Rhode Island and New York even if unable to be physically present aboard the vessel during landing.

  • Seeks to extend Connecticut's existing policy for disabled commercial fishermen to neighboring states through interstate agreements.

  • Referred to the Committee on Environment for the January 2023 legislative session.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Reciprocal Fishing Agreements To Accommodate Landings By Commercial Fishermen With Disabilities.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Environment1/18/2023

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