Conflict Of Interest: Bds Fisheries/game
An Act relating to participation in matters before the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game by the members of the respective boards; and providing for an effective date.
This bill aims to address conflicts of interest involving the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game. It ensures that members of these boards cannot participate in decisions where they might have a personal stake. The bill affects all members of the Boards of Fisheries and Game, ensuring their decisions remain impartial and in the public interest.
The bill has successfully passed through all stages of the legislative process and was signed into law on April 30, 2026. This means it is now effective and will be enforced to prevent conflicts of interest in the decision-making process of the boards.
Key steps in the bill's progress include its introduction on January 22, 2025, several reports and passes in both the House and Senate, and its final enrollment and signing into law on April 29, 2026. This ensures that the new rules on conflict of interest will take effect promptly.