Fish And Fishing
Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Natural Resources - Commercial Crab Harvest - Start Time [SB-53]
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Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to adopt regulations authorizing a tidal fish licensee who is authorized to catch crabs to begin catching crabs at least 4 hours before sunrise from July 1 through September 30, inclusive.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Bailey
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/10/2025
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Natural Resources - Fish and Fisheries - Reporting Requirements [SB-1118]
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Requiring certain persons licensed or regulated with respect to fish and fisheries by the Department of Natural Resources to submit reports in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.
Sponsored by: Sen. Guy J Guzzone
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 520 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations - Reinstatement [HB-1223]
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Authorizing a person whose authorization to catch oysters is revoked under certain provisions of law to apply for reinstatement of the authorization after 5 years; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to establish an Oyster Harvester Education Program; and requiring an applicant for reinstatement of an oyster authorization to successfully complete the Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay A. Jacobs
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Fisheries - Striped Bass or Rockfish - Juvenile Survey [HB-1232]
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Expanding the scope of the annual young-of-the-year juvenile survey of striped bass or rockfish by requiring the Department of Natural Resources to conduct the survey at sampling sites in the central region of the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay in addition to sampling sites in the northern and southern regions of the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay; and establishing certain requirements for the central region sampling sites.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus R Kipke
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Commercial Fishery Disaster Declaration Due to Invasive Species [HJR-6]
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Supporting the Governor's request for a federal commercial fishery disaster declaration; and encouraging further efforts to obtain federal assistance to protect and rehabilitate the State's commercial fisheries as a result of an abundance of invasive species.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus R Kipke
Hearing 3/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/29/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Fisheries - Striped Bass - Closed Season [HB-1238]
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Prohibiting a person from catching or attempting to catch striped bass or striped bass hybrids in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries from March 1 through May 15, inclusive, in any year for which the Department does not establish a spring trophy season for striped bass; and establishing an exception for the closed striped bass season to the authority of the Department of Natural Resources to manage the striped bass fishery under a fisheries management plan.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay A. Jacobs
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations - Reinstatement [SB-925]
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Authorizing a person whose authorization to catch oysters is revoked under certain provisions of law to apply for reinstatement of the authorization after 5 years; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to establish an Oyster Harvester Education Program; and requiring an applicant for reinstatement of an oyster authorization to successfully complete the Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Elizabeth Carozza
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/04/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
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Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species - Definitions, Petitions, and Regulations [SB-916]
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Requiring certain petitions to review the listing or unlisting of endangered or threatened species to contain certain information regarding the distribution, life, and habitat needs of the species and relevant information about the status of a species; requiring the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and, if warranted, update certain regulations listing endangered or threatened species on or before July 1, 2026, and every 5 years thereafter; and defining "fish" and "wildlife" for certain purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin T. Brooks
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 621 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Fisheries - Striped Bass - Closed Season [SB-1053]
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Prohibiting a person from catching or attempting to catch striped bass or striped bass hybrids in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries from March 1 through May 15, inclusive, in any year for which the Department does not establish a spring trophy season for striped bass; and establishing an exception for the closed striped bass season to the authority of the Department of Natural Resources to manage the striped bass fishery under a fisheries management plan.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Elizabeth Carozza
Hearing 2/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Fisheries – Striped Bass or Rockfish – Juvenile Survey [SB-711]
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Expanding the scope of the annual young-of-the-year juvenile survey of striped bass or rockfish by requiring the Department of Natural Resources to conduct the survey at sampling sites in the central region of the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay in addition to sampling sites in the northern and southern regions of the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay; and establishing certain requirements for the central region sampling sites.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Bailey
Hearing 2/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Commercial Fishery Disaster Declaration Due to Invasive Species [SJR-3]
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Supporting the Governor's request for a federal commercial fishery disaster declaration; and encouraging further efforts to obtain federal assistance to protect and rehabilitate the State's commercial fisheries as a result of an abundance of invasive species.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Bailey
Hearing Canceled on 02/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Oysters, Striped Bass, and Crabs - Commercial Authorizations - Suspensions and Revocations [HB-725]
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Prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from revoking a person's authorization to catch oysters, striped bass, or crabs unless the person has been convicted of or entered an accepted plea of nolo contendere to a certain crime; altering and establishing certain procedures for the suspension or revocation of an authorization to catch oysters, striped bass, or crabs; and authorizing the Department to reinstate a certain authorization under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steven J. Arentz
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/01/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
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Fishing and Hunting Licenses and Trout Stamps - Complimentary Licenses and Stamp Exemption - Veterans Determined to be Unemployable [HB-715]
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Authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to issue certain complimentary fishing and hunting licenses to certain veterans who the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determines are unemployable; and exempting certain veterans who the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determines are unemployable from the requirement to obtain a trout stamp.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus R Kipke
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 490 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
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Natural Resources - Recreational Catching of Oysters or Clams - Requirements [HB-613]
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Altering certain authorizations to recreationally catch clams in the State; establishing a recreational oyster license; requiring an applicant for a recreational oyster license to be at least 16 years of age; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to use a part of the application fees collected to replenish public fishery oysters bars; requiring the Department to issue complimentary or discounted recreational oyster licenses; authorizing certain individuals to catch oysters without a license under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Regina T. Boyce
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 518 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
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Special Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License - Nonresidents - License Fee [HB-562]
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Increasing the license fee for a special Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license for nonresident license applicants from $50 to $100.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bailey Hornberger
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 593 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
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Fishing and Hunting Licenses and Trout Stamps - Complimentary Licenses and Stamp Exemption - Veterans Determined to be Unemployable [SB-533]
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Authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to issue certain complimentary fishing and hunting licenses to certain veterans who the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determines are unemployable; and exempting certain veterans who the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determines are unemployable from the requirement to obtain a trout stamp.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jason C. Gallion
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 489 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
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Special Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License - Nonresidents - License Fee [SB-507]
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Increasing the license fee for a special Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license for nonresident license applicants from $50 to $100.
Sponsored by: Sen. Katie Fry Hester
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 594 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
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Natural Resources - Fish and Fisheries - Reporting Requirements [HB-512]
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Requiring certain persons licensed or regulated with respect to fish and fisheries by the Department of Natural Resources to submit reports in accordance with regulations adopted by the Department.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay A. Jacobs
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 519 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Fishing Licenses and Stamps - Fee Exemptions - Residents Eligible for Assistance Programs [HB-438]
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Exempting residents who are eligible for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or Medicaid from the annual fee for angler's licenses, trout stamps, and Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing licenses.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bailey Hornberger
Hearing Canceled on 02/14/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2024 [HB-352]
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Altering or repealing certain required appropriations; authorizing the use of certain funds for certain purposes; altering the funding formula for community colleges and the State aid program for private nonprofit institutions of higher education; authorizing or altering the distribution of certain revenue; requiring interest earnings for certain special funds to accrue to the General Fund of the State for fiscal years 2024 through 2028; authorizing the transfer of certain funds; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Hearing Canceled on 02/27/2024