Voters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the business of fish farming and private lake management, especially in states where this type of control was previously not allowed or was more restricted. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to less fish being eaten by cormorants, potentially making fish farming more profitable and possibly influencing the cost and availability of certain fish in the market. It addresses a long-standing conflict between wildlife conservation and agricultural interests.

On the other hand, this bill could also affect local bird populations and the broader ecosystem. If the bill doesn't pass, the previous, more limited regulations would remain, meaning fish farmers in the newly included states and private lake/pond managers would not have the same tools to protect their fish from cormorants. The debate often centers on balancing the economic needs of fish producers with the ecological role and protection of native bird species.