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Lawmakers approve new Fish, Wildlife & Parks positions funded largely by license and fee revenue
Summary
Section C approved 23 new Fish, Wildlife & Parks positions and a budget increase paid primarily from state special and federal dollars, not the general fund, according to Director Christie Clark and the subcommittee chair.
Chair Schillinger and Director Christie Clark summarized the subcommittee's recommended House Bill 2 changes for the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), which the department says are funded mainly by license fees, park fees and federal dollars rather than the general fund.
Chair Schillinger told lawmakers the subcommittee added 23 positions for FWP and adopted increases for aircraft and vehicle fleet rates, wildlife operations and fisheries work. The package included a 7‑position game warden increase, overtime base adjustments, additional…
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