Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 21, 2015)
Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act
This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council and increase Council membership from 21 to 23 members. The Council is not given authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of Rhode Island.
What just happenedMay 21, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3240)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 21, 2015
- May 21, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3240)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 21, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate