DE HB341 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on August 3 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-08-03 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on August 3 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-08-03 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [HTML]
Summary
This bill makes a change to the method by which DNREC issues food fishing equipment permits for hook and line. By law there are only 172 such permits available in the State. When the number of permits in use drops below 172 the DNREC is required to issue new permits pursuant to a lottery. Under current law only individuals who have completed an apprenticeship program with an active, licensed commercial fisher are eligible to participate in the lottery. This bill would make individuals who have completed the requirements to receive a Merchant Mariner Credential issued by the U.S. Coast Guard with the capacity of Master eligible as well. That individual would also be required to have a verified letter of recommendation from an active, licensed commercial fisher. The bill also changes the required length of apprentice programs from 2 years to 1 year to conform with Chapter 29 requirements for transfer of permits and licenses. Additionally, apprentices to commercial fisherman are authorized to begin at the age of 15, rather than 16.
Title
An Act To Amend Title 7 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Finfishing In Tidal Waters.
Sponsors
| Sen. Charles Paradee [D] | Sen. Bruce Ennis [D] | Rep. William Carson [D] | Rep. Jeffrey Spiegelman [R] |
| Sen. Gary Simpson [R] |
Roll Calls
2016-07-01 - Senate - Senate Third Reading (Y: 21 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-03 | House | Signed by Governor |
| 2016-07-01 | Senate | Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| 2016-07-01 | Senate | Necessary rules are suspended in Senate |
| 2016-06-28 | House | Passed by House of Representatives. Votes: Passed 39 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT |
| 2016-06-28 | House | Amendment HA 1 - Passed in House by Voice Vote |
| 2016-06-21 | House | Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill |
| 2016-06-08 | House | Reported Out of Committee (NATURAL RESOURCES) in House with 4 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits |
| 2016-04-28 | House | Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House |
