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LD 1864

An Act To Facilitate The Reconstruction Of Storm-Damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities And Infrastructure

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mattie Daughtry and 1 co-sponsor

Expedites permits, variances, and authorizations to rebuild storm-damaged commercial fisheries facilities and infrastructure, helping docks and processing plants resume quickly.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 1864

Summary — LD 1864: An Act To Facilitate The Reconstruction Of Storm‑damaged Commercial Fisheries Facilities And Infrastructure

Status: Signed by Governor (enacted as emergency legislation)
Introduced: May 1, 2025
Sponsor: Pres. Daughtry of Cumberland
Committee: Housing and Economic Development
Subjects: Land use, variances, zoning

Purpose and intent

The bill’s stated purpose, as reflected in its title, is to facilitate and accelerate the reconstruction of commercial fisheries facilities and related infrastructure that have been damaged by storms. The goal is to reduce regulatory or procedural barriers so that commercial fishing operations and associated infrastructure can be rebuilt more quickly after storm events.

What is known from the legislative record

  • The bill was amended in committee (Committee Amendment “A” / S‑246), adopted, and the amended bill was passed and enacted.
  • It was treated as an emergency measure; the House required and gave a two‑thirds vote for immediate enactment.
  • The Governor signed it on June 12, 2025.
  • Multiple fiscal notes (for the original, committee‑amended, and engrossed versions) indicate “No fiscal impact.”

Key provisions (based on bill title and classification)

The documents provided do not include the bill text. Based on the bill’s title and subject tags (land use, variances, zoning), the law likely does one or more of the following (these items are inferred and not textually confirmed in the supplied materials):
- Authorizes expedited or streamlined permitting, approvals, or inspections for rebuilding storm‑damaged commercial fisheries facilities and related infrastructure.
- Creates or clarifies criteria for granting variances or zoning exceptions to allow reconstruction in pre‑existing locations or with up‑to‑date designs.
- Establishes temporary or emergency authorizations for temporary structures or interim operations while permanent reconstruction proceeds.
- May include standards or guidance to promote resilient reconstruction (e.g., elevation, floodproofing) though specific resiliency requirements are not documented here.

Who is affected

  • Commercial fishing businesses and owners/operators of docks, wharves, processing facilities, and related marine infrastructure.
  • Municipal permitting/planning boards, code enforcement officers, and zoning officials who administer land use approvals.
  • State agencies involved in coastal permitting or environmental review may have implementation roles depending on the bill’s operative text.

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • The Legislature’s fiscal review for each version marked “No fiscal impact.”
  • The bill became law quickly as an emergency enactment after committee amendment and concurrence by both chambers.

Note: This summary is based on the legislative history, fiscal notes, and bill title/subjects provided. The actual statutory changes and precise procedural mechanisms are contained in the bill text and the committee amendment (C “A” (S‑246)); consult the final enrolled bill for full operative language and exact requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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