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Conference committee narrows aquaculture bill and adds biosecurity standards
Summary
Managers said the CD1 for the aquaculture measure refocuses the bill away from the original appropriation, adding science-based evaluation, disease testing, entry-inspection and quarantine standards and establishing minimum facility performance standards; the committee voted to pass the CD1.
The conference committee advanced a CD1 for the aquaculture measure that removes the appropriation and instead sets out a science-based evaluation and authorization process for importing aquatic life, together with disease testing, entry-point inspection, post-arrival monitoring and quarantine/remediation protocols.
Senate chair described the CD1 as clarifying process and adding minimum facility design and operational standards "aligned with federal and international biosecurity practices." Managers said the CD1 removed an appropriation request and changed the effective date to 07/01/2026. The committee recorded 'aye' voice votes from both chambers to adopt the recommendation.
Supporters framed the CD1 as a public-health and environmental-protection measure intended to reduce the risk of invasive or diseased aquatic organisms entering the state; managers said the changes emphasize risk-based controls rather than a broad appropriation.
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