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AR SB486

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2019

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

SB486 Summary

  • Increases the special annual trout permit fee for residents from $5.00 to $10.00

  • Increases the lifetime trout stamp fee from $5.00 to $10.00

  • Increases the lifetime combination trout and state duck stamp fee from $12.00 to $17.00

  • Directs increased revenue toward hatchery renovations, trout management, and improvements in fishing opportunities in Arkansas

  • Cites trout fishing's $180 million annual economic impact and establishes that funding is necessary for maintaining trout production levels at state hatcheries

Legislative Description

To Amend The Special Annual Fee For A Trout Special Permit; To Authorize An Increase For The Special Annual Fee For A Trout Special Permit And The Fee For A Lifetime Trout Stamp And Lifetime Combination Trout And State Duck Stamp.

Last Action

Notification that SB486 is now Act 886

4/17/2019

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/11/2019
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/4/2019

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