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ME LD77
Bill
Status
6/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Wood
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund as a nonlapsing fund under the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's fisheries and hatcheries division for conservation and enhancement of inland freshwater fisheries resources
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Increases all inland fishing license fees by $7.00, with $6.00 deposited into the new Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund and $1.00 into the Boat Launch Facilities Fund
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Allocates 65% of the fund's annual license revenue to conservation, research, and management of native freshwater fish species, with 35% allocated to enhancement and management of inland recreational fisheries
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Raises resident fishing license from $25 to $32, resident combination hunting/fishing license from $43 to $50, nonresident season fishing license from $64 to $71, and super pack license from $207 to $214
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Allows the fund to accept appropriations, grants, gifts, and services from public or private sources, with unexpended balances carried forward to subsequent fiscal years
Legislative Description
An Act to Stabilize and Sustainably Fund the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Fisheries and Hatcheries Division by Increasing the Inland Fishing License Fees and Establishing the Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Fund
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Last Action
The Bill was in the possession of the House when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
6/25/2025