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Senate rejects proposed license fee increases for fish and wildlife; plan aimed to fund hatcheries fails after close vote
Summary
Senate debate on substitute HB45 centered on a $2 fishing-license increase and other wildlife fee adjustments dedicated to a new State Fish Hatchery Maintenance account; proponents said it would increase production by about one-third, while opponents called it a burdensome user fee. The measure failed in a tie vote.
Senators debated a substitute for House Bill 45, which would have increased fishing license fees (from $18 to $20) and created a State Fish Hatchery Maintenance account funded by the fee increases. Sponsor Senator Swazow described the increases as a targeted user fee to restore hatchery…
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