HB05523

An Act Concerning A Tribal Wildlife And Fisheries Advisory Council.

Chamber Passed·5/1/26

Establishes a Connecticut Tribal Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to manage wildlife and fisheries resources in collaboration with Native American.

The bill establishes a Connecticut Tribal Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to create a framework between the state and Native American tribes for shared stewardship of wildlife and fisheries resources. The Commission includes representatives from various tribes, state departments, and academic institutions. It also mandates the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to provide free hunting and fishing permits to enrolled tribal members for lawful activities off reservation lands, subject to state conservation goals.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 144–3 · May 1
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

144 Yea

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3 Nay

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 13

12:00 AM

Environment Public Hearing

History

May 2

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

May 2

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 526

May 1

House

House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 5295