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River census bill advances after detailed fiscal and methodological questions
Summary
HB 762 would require Fish, Wildlife and Parks to sample and publish biannual river‑use reports across selected river stretches; staff described sampling methods, a fiscal note of about $2.7M and a sunset date for the project. Sponsors said the census is intended to inform management, not to impose fees.
Representative Josh Secinger told the Senate Fish and Game Committee that House Bill 762 — labeled the "river census" bill — seeks a baseline measurement of recreational use across 16 river stretches covering roughly 966 miles, with data to be broken down by vessel type and by commercial versus private users.
"This bill calls for counting and categorization of all floating vessels carrying people, rafts, kayaks, drift boats, canoes, tubes, and even inflatable unicorns," Secinger said, describing the bill’s intended…
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