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AR HB1217

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Branscum

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes free hunting and fishing licenses for volunteer firefighters who have completed at least one year of continuous service with a fire department or firefighting unit.

  • Defines "volunteer firefighter" as an actively engaged member who receives less than $5,000 in total annual compensation from the volunteer fire department or unit.

  • Allows free licenses to be renewed annually for each year of continuous service as a volunteer firefighter.

  • Directs the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to adopt rules for implementing this program.

Legislative Description

To Provide For Free Hunting And Fishing Licenses For Volunteer Firefighters.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development1/19/2017

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