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CT HB05120
Bill
Status
5/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Zalaski
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AI Summary
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Changes fishing license requirement from "more than sixteen years of age" to "sixteen years of age or older" effective January 1, 2013.
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Adjusts multiple hunting and fishing license fees effective January 1, 2013, including increasing resident all-waters combination license from $38 to $40 and decreasing resident firearms super sport license from $80 to $70.
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Establishes 50% discount on hunting, fishing, trapping, and permit fees for Connecticut residents ages 16-17 during 2013, and allows free one-day fishing licenses on up to two additional designated days per year.
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Requires hands-on firearm and archery training at no cost to license applicants, with non-hands-on instruction available through either fee-based online programs or free in-person courses, effective January 1, 2013.
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Creates task force to study transferring conservation functions of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to the Department of Agriculture, with report due November 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Hunting And Fishing Licenses, Improving Safe Hunting Education, Amending Definitions For The Wildlife Division Of The Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection And Establishing A Task Force To Study Whether To Transfer The Conservation Functions Of Said Department To The Department Of Agriculture.
Last Action
Senate Calendar Number 533
5/9/2012