Bill Summary: SB00831

• Establishes reduced fishing license fees for residents age 65 and older who attained that age on or after January 1, 2018: $5 for resident fishing license, $5 for resident marine waters fishing license, and $7 for resident all-waters fishing license.

• Provides free annual fishing licenses for persons who attained age 65 prior to January 1, 2018, and who have been state residents for at least one year.

• Removes previous language allowing persons 65+ to obtain combination licenses (fishing and firearms hunting) without fee, replacing it with sport fishing-only provisions.

• Effective January 1, 2018.