SB39

AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife and declaring an emergency.

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Kentucky SB39 modifies fishing regulations in privately owned lakes and ponds.

Kentucky SB39 amends fishing regulations in privately owned lakes and ponds. It allows bona fide owners of private land to set their own fishing rules without state restrictions, except for invasive fish stocking. It also exempts certain individuals from needing a fishing license, including minors, residents on furlough, and members of the National Guard. The bill declares an emergency.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 26

9:00 AM

House Committee On Natural Resources And Energy

Mar 19

8:30 AM

House Committee On Natural Resources And Energy

History

Apr 10

Senate

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 93)

Mar 31

Senate

posted for passage for concurrence in House Floor Amendments (1), (2) and (4), Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)

Mar 31

Senate

Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendments (4), (2) and (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)