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House debates free fishing license bill for institutionalized populations; amendments and fiscal questions lead to circling
Summary
Lawmakers debated HB182, which would consolidate free fishing licenses for certain institutionalized groups. Sponsors amended language (replacing ‘license’ with ‘certificate of registration’ and adding 'state hospital'), questioned a $16,000 fiscal estimate, and ultimately circled the bill for further amendment and fiscal review.
House Bill 182, brought by Representative Bradley T. Johnson, would consolidate and simplify the state’s provisions allowing certain institutionalized populations to fish without purchasing individual licenses. The sponsor described it as a consensus interim bill intended to make administration easier and align state registration timing with federal three‑year cycles for falconry and other programs.
Floor questions focused on coverage (which types of institutions qualify), supervision requirements, and costs.…
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