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Committee approves bill giving Game & Fish authority to raise resident license fees; roll call 5‑3
Summary
Senate Bill 670 gives the Game and Fish Commission authority to increase resident hunting and fishing license maximums (65% now, plus two subsequent adjustments) with revenue dedicated to infrastructure; the committee approved the bill on a 5‑3 roll call after extensive questioning about funding and program priorities.
The Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee voted 5‑3 to advance Senate Bill 670, a measure authorizing the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to raise resident hunting and fishing license maximums by as much as 65% immediately, with additional adjustments of 25% after five years and another 25% after ten years. Sponsor Senator Ronald Caldwell said revenues would be dedicated to infrastructure repairs and improvements at state lakes, dams, hatcheries and wildlife management…
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