Bill > S348

This bill clarifies that the Fish and Game Council has the sole authority to regulate freshwater fishing, hunting, and trapping, ensuring that the council's decisions on these matters are paramount and cannot be superseded by other state agencies or officials without the council's approval. The legislation amends existing laws to redefine the roles and responsibilities within the Division of Fish and Wildlife, emphasizing the council's policymaking power and its directorship over the implementation of the State Fish and Game Code, which governs when, where, and how fish and game can be pursued and taken. It also clarifies the council's independent status within the Division of Fish and Wildlife, meaning it operates separately from the division's day-to-day management while still being housed within it.