An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Baitfish Wholesaler's Licenses
Sponsored By: Tiffany Strout (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
One baitfish wholesaler rule repealed
The law repeals subparagraph (5) in the baitfish wholesaler licensing rules. The provided text does not include what that item said. This removes that specific listed rule for license holders.
Ice-hole marking now required for baitfish wholesalers
The law requires baitfish wholesaler license holders who take live baitfish for resale with drop nets through the ice to mark every hole they make. You must either place evergreen boughs around the hole or hang at least one strand of fluorescent biodegradable tape at least 3 feet above the ice around the whole perimeter so it is visible from all sides. This adds a safety and compliance step during winter baitfish harvesting.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tiffany Strout
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Dean Cray
Republican • House
James Thorne
Republican • House
James White
Republican • House
Marianne Moore
Republican • Senate
Michael Soboleski
Republican • House
William Bridgeo
Democratic • House
William Tuell
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 248
6/10/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/3/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/3/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-395) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-395), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
6/2/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-395).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/2/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE in concurrence
4/8/2025SenateCommittee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/3/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-395), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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