2001 House Bill 5431

Introduced in the House

Nov. 1, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Rivet (D-97)

To suspend live-bait bans and other fishing gear restrictions for children under 10 years of age, and to allow them to keep one fish, regardless of the catch limits in that area (or more where otherwise allowed), even where prohibited for older persons.

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 27, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute expands the scope of the bill to include children age-11 and younger.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 97 to 5 (details)

To suspend live-bait bans and other fishing gear restrictions for children under 12 years of age, and to allow them to keep one fish, regardless of the catch limits in that area (or more where otherwise allowed), even where prohibited for older persons.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2002