General Bill Info
Legislative Topic:
Government
Bill Year:
2014
Brief Bill Description:
This act would establish a fisheries administrative fund. The fund would be supported through an annual fee imposed on the lease of marine submerged lands for renewable energy projects. The fee would be used to create a nonprofit entity representing the interests of Rhode Island commercial and recreational fishing in fisheries management and in the development and operation of renewable energy facilities in marine waters used regularly by Rhode Islanders.
Legislative Activity Type:
Bill
House Info
House Bill #:
7992
Rep Lead Sponsor:
Rep Co-Sponsor:
House Committee Assignment:
House Bill Status Report:
03/27/2014 Introduced, referred to House Finance
Senate Info
Senate Bill #:
2792
Senate Lead Sponsor:
Senate Committee Assignment:
Senate Bill Status Report:
03/25/2014 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture