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Committee recommends ITL on bill to make Fish and Game advisory-only; 14-1
Summary
The House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee voted 14-1 to recommend ITL on HB 202, which would have reduced the decision-making authority of the Fish and Game Commission in favor of an advisory role; members raised concerns about loss of local representation and potential resignations.
The House Fish and Game and Marine Resources Committee voted 14-1 to recommend an Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL) on HB 202, a proposal that would have changed the Fish and Game Commission from a voting governing body to an advisory-only panel.
Committee members and witnesses emphasized the commission's statutory duties and the potential consequences of removing binding authority from the elected or appointed commissioners who represent 11 districts. Commissioner Stoll read the commission's duties "right from statute," and lawmakers said the commission is responsible for representing…
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