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Committee extends DORA oversight of outfitters; moves regulation bill to Appropriations
Summary
The committee approved Senate Bill 174 to continue state regulation of outfitters and guides, remove a criminal penalty for unregistered practice, and redirect fine revenue to the general fund; the bill was sent to Appropriations, 13-0.
Representative Jennie Lukens presented Senate Bill 174 to continue and update Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) oversight of outfitters and additional guides. The bill was moved to Appropriations by the committee on a 13-0 vote.
Sponsors said outfitters guide hunts and fishing expeditions — often in remote locations — and argued oversight is needed because outfitters exercise significant responsibility for client safety and logistics. Representative Lukens told the committee the bill would extend DORA regulation…
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