Bills

SB 2973: JUG LINE FISHING; JUG RIG VARIANT FISHING METHODS; NONSELECTIVE FISHING; PROHIBITION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-19

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-12: Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Prohibits the use of jug line fishing and other jug rig variant fishing methods in state waters.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary1MIN
Mar 3, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts4MIN
Feb 18, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts1MIN
Feb 18, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

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