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Committee Hears Bill to Raise Nonresident Smith River Fee to Fund Corridor Amenities
Summary
Sen. Laura Smith presented SB257, which increases a nonresident Smith River bonus-point fee and directs revenue to the Smith River Corridor enhancement account to pay for bank stabilization, put-in/take-out repairs and human-waste management; supporters including Trout Unlimited and Montana Wildlife Federation urged a due pass.
Sen. Laura Smith told the Senate Fish and Game Committee that Senate Bill 257 would modestly increase nonresident fees tied to Smith River bonus points and channel the revenue into the Smith River Corridor enhancement account to help maintain river access and protect stream banks.
"SB257 is a reasonable fee update to maintain protection of the Smith River," Smith said, explaining the bill leaves resident $5 bonus points unchanged and raises the nonresident bonus-point fee from a previously listed $50 to…
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