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Senate narrows and temporarily circles youth fishing-exemption bill; second substitute limits exemptions to Utah residents and organized groups
Summary
Senate Bill 59 was substituted on the floor to limit fishing-license exemptions to Utah residents and to allow an exemption for 12- and 13-year-olds only during organized group activities; senators raised definitional concerns about which nonprofit or church groups would qualify and the bill was circled for clarification.
Senate Bill 59, a proposal to adjust exemptions from fishing-license requirements for youth group activities, was substituted and then circled for further clarification on Thursday.
Senator Stoll explained the second substitute narrows the exemption so that it applies only to Utah residents and only in formal group activities; adult leaders would not be exempt and would still be required to hold licenses. The sponsor said the change aimed to keep young people involved in fishing by…
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