Summary: Would prohibit shrimp trawling within 0.5 miles of North Carolina's shoreline and all internal coastal waters, including Pamlico and Core Sounds. The ban risks displacing small fishing operations and impacting rural coastal economies

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Status: Amended

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Our Position: We oppose this bill due to its disproportionate harm to rural coastal economies and lack of both science-based consultation and community feedback.

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Position:  Oppose

Summary: Shrinks state wetland protections by 2.5 million acres and forces DEQ to rubber-stamp permits in as little as five days, jeopardizing water quality in rural coastal counties.

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Status: Amended 2025 - In Senate Committee

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Our Position:  We oppose this bill due to its removal of key wetland protections, rushed permit timelines, and failure to consider the long-term environmental and economic impacts on rural and coastal communities.

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Position: Oppose