Senate Committee on Natural Resources
May 12, 2022
10:30 a.m.
Room A-B
Adjourned
* Agenda Revised May 10, 2022, 5:06 pm *
Revision Notes:
Add HCR 18
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of minutes dated May 10, 2022 from the 2022 Regular Session
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
HCR18
MCFARLAND
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
- Creates the Feral Hog Management Advisory Task Force in the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
HCR34
BOURRIAQUE
COASTAL RESOURCES
- Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2023, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board
HB61
KERNER
FISHING
- Extends the Fishermen's Gear Compensation Fund and extends payments into the Underwater Obstruction Removal Fund (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
HB332
BOURRIAQUE
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES CMN
- Changes the frequency of mullet stock assessments
HB419
MCFARLAND
FISHING
- Provides for hand-grabbing of catfish and the taking of bream in minnow traps
HB422
STEFANSKI
HUNTING/DEER
- Provides for taking of deer by use of pre-charged pneumatic devices
HB683
CREWS
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
- Provides relative to royalties on dredged materials
HB689
SCHAMERHORN
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES DEP
- Provides for the retail seafood dealer's license
HB718
CHARLES OWEN
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
- Provides relative to hunting and fishing licenses for nonresident veterans, retired military personnel, and Purple Heart recipients
HB791
KERNER
FISHING/PENALTIES
- Provides relative to charter fishing without required credentials
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
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