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Panel clears ‘Hunting for Heroes’ bill to give no‑cost sportsman licences to eligible National Guard members
Summary
HB2550 would allow qualifying Tennessee National Guard members with valid military ID and adjutant general verification to receive a no‑cost sportsman's license. Representative Wright presented the bill and the subcommittee advanced it unanimously 9–0.
Representative Wright presented HB2550, the "Hunting for Heroes Act," saying a member in good standing of the Tennessee National Guard with a valid U.S. military ID and documentation from the adjutant general would qualify for a no‑cost sportsman's license equivalent to a residential annual sportsman's license. "And with that, I stand for questions and ask for your support," Representative Wright said.
There were no substantive questions from committee members. The clerk reported a 9–0 vote in favor and the bill was reported to the full committee.
The bill's sponsor framed the change as a benefit for service members. Committee discussion did not record fiscal impacts beyond the sponsor's explanation and the subcommittee moved the bill forward.
