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MaineLD 816132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act Regarding the Emptying of Elver Fyke Nets

Sponsored By: Tiffany Strout (Republican)

Signed by Governor

FISHFISH - EELS

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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Elver fishers can let helpers empty nets

If you hold an elver fishing tag, you can let another licensed elver fisher empty your fyke net while you watch. This applies only to the net with your tag. You or your unlicensed crew may also empty your own net. You are legally responsible for work done by any unlicensed crew. The law takes effect April 18, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tiffany Strout

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Abden Simmons

    Republican • House

  • Allison Hepler

    Democratic • House

  • Holly Eaton

    Democratic • House

  • Irene Gifford

    Republican • House

  • James Thorne

    Republican • House

  • Marianne Moore

    Republican • Senate

  • Morgan Rielly

    Democratic • House

  • Tracy Quint

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 28

    4/18/2025

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    4/15/2025Senate

  3. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/10/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCEUnder suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED, in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    4/8/2025Senate

  5. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/1/2025House

  6. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  7. Received by the Clerk of the House on February 27, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

    2/27/2025House

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