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Panel advances bill creating paddlesports pilot and small fee; conservation groups warn it could limit TWRA’s authority
Summary
The committee approved a pilot to track paddlesports tax data and allow a 42¢ per‑launch commercial contribution for ramp upkeep, but wildlife groups warned the language could limit TWRA’s ability to manage ramp conflicts; the bill passed 8-6-1.
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee approved House Bill 1149, which creates a pilot program to track sales-tax receipts for paddlesports items and allows a commercial paddlesports contribution to Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ramps. The committee adopted a late amendment that requires the Department of Revenue to track a defined list of paddle-related items and authorizes commercial operators to invest 42¢ per launch to help maintain ramps; the provision includes a two‑year restriction preventing TWRA from unilaterally increasing the fee during that period. The committee approved the…
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