HB4329 Summary

• Establishes $1 fishing license fee for Illinois residents over 75 years of age, and waives salmon stamp and inland trout stamp fees for residents over 75.

• Sets $1 hunting license fee for residents over 75 years of age and waives fees for State Migratory Waterfowl Stamps, State Habitat Stamps, State Pheasant Stamps, and State Furbearer Stamps for residents over 75.

• Maintains existing license fees: $14.50 for resident fishing (ages 16-64), $12 for resident hunting, and $25.50 for sportsmen's combination license.

• Continues reduced fee provisions for seniors 65 and older and resident veterans, requiring verification of military service at one of the Department's 5 regional offices.

• Preserves commercial fishing and mussel licensing requirements and fees, with all licenses expiring March 31 of each year (except 24-hour licenses).