Senate Task Force on Fisheries Re-Established, Sosnowski Named Chair

Senate Task Force on Fisheries Re-Established, Sosnowski Named Chair

The task force will be led by Senator V. Susan Sosnowski.

“Decision makers need to better understand the values and business models that make up the Rhode Island fishing community. In its previous iteration, this task force was effective at addressing barriers and assisting the local fishing industry. Reconstituting the task force is a good way to support the industry as they continue to navigate complex regulatory waters,” said Sosnowski.

The Task Force

The purpose of the Task Force is to:

• Track the status and trends of the fishing industries of Rhode Island
• Understand the legal and regulatory mandates imposed on the fishing industry
• Provide a forum for individuals and organizations in the fishing community to present ideas and identify challenges facing these communities
• Propose legislative and regulatory recommendations for consideration.

Task Force Members

Joining Chairwoman Sosnowski on the task force are: Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey (D – Dist. 29, Warwick), Senate Minority Leader Dennis L. Algiere (R – Dist. 38, Charlestown, Westerly), Senator Louis P. DiPalma (D – Dist. 12, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton), Sen. Dawn Euer (D – Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown), Senator Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D – Dist. 10, Bristol, Tiverton, Warren), Senator Mark P. McKenney (D – Dist. 30, Warwick), Senator James C. Sheehan (D – Dist. 36, Narragansett, North Kingstown) and Senator Bridget Valverde (D – Dist. 35, East Greenwich, Narragansett, North Kingstown, South Kingstown).

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