VermontVermont lawmakers recognize fish hatcheries’ role in healthy waters
The General Assembly recognizes the state’s fish hatcheries as important to healthy fish populations and recreational fishing across Vermont.
What it does
The General Assembly recognizes the state fish and wildlife agency’s fish culture program as important to healthy waters and recreational fishing in Vermont.
Argument forRecognizing hatcheries’ role could help keep public attention on fish populations and recreational fishing across Vermont.
Argument againstBecause the resolution highlights hatcheries, other ways to protect waterways may get less attention in public discussion.
More detail
The General Assembly recognizes the importance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fish culture program. The recognition concerns the program’s role in sustaining aquatic resources and supporting recreational fishing in Vermont.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 20Ceremonial ReadingLatest
- May 15Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
- May 15Senate Message: Adopted in concurrencePassed 1st Chamber
- May 15Adopted in concurrence per Joint Rule 16b
- May 15On Consent Calendar
- May 14On Consent CalendarIntroduced
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