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Bill to fund urban fishing access draws support from anglers and industry groups
Summary
Representative Paul Evans and supporters told the committee HB 2,773 would expand local opportunities for fishing and community food resilience by funding targeted access projects, tournaments and equipment; testimony emphasized youth participation and access for underserved communities.
Representative Paul Evans introduced House Bill 2,773 and told the committee the measure aims to expand community access to fishing and outdoor food resources, particularly for urban and underserved populations.
"This is a vision where communities would have access to locally grown and harvested foodstuffs," Evans said, framing the bill as a resilience and access measure that…
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