HF276 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Fishing license fees reduced for persons 65 years of age and older, and money transferred.
Related bill: SF428
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill proposes to reduce the cost of fishing licenses for residents of Minnesota who are 65 years of age and older. Specifically, the bill outlines that:
- The new fee for a fishing license for those 65 or over will be $15.
- The bill requires the Commissioner of Natural Resources to calculate how much revenue is lost due to these reduced fees each year.
- The Commissioner of Management and Budget must then transfer funds from the general fund to make up for this lost revenue, ensuring the game and fish fund remains financially supported.
Essentially, the bill aims to make fishing more affordable for older residents while maintaining the necessary funding for wildlife and natural resource management through adjusted financial arrangements between state funds.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy |
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"A new subdivision for reimbursement of reduced fishing license fees for people over 65."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amends section 97A.055 concerning the handling of game and fish fund receipts.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "97A.055"
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clause for reduced fee for residents age 65 and over."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Adjustments to fishing license fees are made in section 97A.475.",
"modified": [
"Clarification and adjustment of the fees for multiple fishing activities and licenses."
]
},
"citation": "97A.475"
}
]