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Bill would accelerate lottery points for veterans rated 100% disabled; wildlife federation urges other options
Summary
Senate Bill 2199 would give veterans rated 100% disabled by the VA an accelerated bonus‑point advantage in the state's deer‑license lottery; the department said the language appears to add an annual preferential point, while conservation groups urged alternative veteran‑focused programs instead of altering the lottery.
Senate Bill 2199, sponsored by Senator Mike Wabamaw, would provide a statutory benefit for veterans rated 100% disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by accelerating their accumulation of bonus points in the state deer‑license lottery. The House committee heard the bill and received questions about implementation and equity.
Senator Wabamaw said the bill is meant to honor veterans who were rated 100% disabled and who may face physical barriers to hunting. "Those who have been rated 100%…
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