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Senate passes S.258 expanding Fish and Wildlife Board appointments and requiring department training
Summary
S.258 was read for third reading and passed; the bill expands Fish and Wildlife Board membership, requires written applications and department-provided training on wildlife management, hunting ethics and climate impacts, and includes transition language for current members.
S.258, relating to the management of fish and wildlife, was read for third reading and passed after floor questioning about board composition and training expectations.
The senator from Rutland interrogated the reporter about key provisions: section 1 would set the Fish and Wildlife Board at 16 members — 14 appointed by the governor with advice and consent of the Senate, plus two at‑large legislative seats (one tied to the Speaker of the House and one to the Committee on Committees).…
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