S 219 — Snapper-Grouper Fishery
Last action — Act No. 16
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 08, 2025.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-2730, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL FISHING REGULATIONS IN STATE WATERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEASON, CATCH LIMITS, AND MINIMUM SIZES FOR CERTAIN SPECIES UNDER THE SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 37 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest amendment to Bill S 219, a specific section related to catch limits for certain fish species under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan has been updated. The change strikes previous wording to clarify that all other species under this management plan will adhere to certain guidelines. This important adjustment helps ensure that fishing regulations are precise, which can support sustainable fishing practices and protect local marine ecosystems.
2025-2026 Bill 219 Text of Previous Version (Feb.(Jan.
19,15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 219Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Februarybill 19, 2025TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-2730, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL FISHING REGULATIONS IN STATE WATERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEASON, CATCH LIMITS, AND MINIMUM SIZES FOR CERTAIN SPECIES UNDER THE SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
219 Introduced by Senator Goldfinch S.
Printed 2/19/25--S.
Read the first time January 15, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Fish, Game and Forestry To whom was referred a Bill (S.
219) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 50-5-2730, relating to the applicability of federal fishing regulations in state waters, so as to provide, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 50-5-2730(B)(3) and inserting:
(3) all other species under the Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan.
The lawful catch limits and lawful minimum sizes for those species are the bag limits and size limits, respectively, as published in the 2024-2025 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing Guide.The lawful catch limit for a species under that plan is the limit as published in the 2024-2025 South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Laws and Regulations Guide, or the federal limit for the species, whichever is higher.
The lawful minimum size limit for a species under that plan is the size as published in the 2024-2025 South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Laws and Regulations Guide, or the federal limit for the species, whichever is lower.
There is no closed season.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
GEORGE CAMPSEN for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-2730, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL FISHING REGULATIONS IN STATE WATERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEASON, CATCH LIMITS, AND MINIMUM SIZES FOR CERTAIN SPECIES UNDER THE SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
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Action History
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Act No. 16
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Effective date 05/08/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 32
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Read third time and enrolled
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Fish, Game and Forestry
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Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 104 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 107 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 44 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 44 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 219 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-2730, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL FISHING REGULATIONS IN STATE WATERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEASON, CATCH LIMITS, AND MINIMUM SIZES FOR CERTAIN SPECIES UNDER THE SNAPPER-GROUPER FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 219?
- S 219 is sponsored by Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch.
- What is the current status of S 219?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2025. Enacted.
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