HB1033
Regarding Hunting Licenses And Fishing Licenses For Residents; And To Authorize A Minor Who Is Required To Obtain A Hunting License Or Fishing License To Pay The Resident Fee When Visiting A Parent Or Legal Guardian.
Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1033 amends Arkansas Code § 15-42-104 to modify residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses for minors. The bill establishes that a minor who resides outside of Arkansas but is visiting a parent or legal guardian who is an Arkansas resident shall be considered a resident for the purposes of obtaining a hunting or fishing license. Consequently, these minors will be eligible to pay the resident fee rather than the higher non-resident fee for such licenses. The bill aims to facilitate easier access to hunting and fishing for out-of-state children visiting their Arkansas-based guardians. The legislation creates a specific exemption to the standard definition of residency for this demographic.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are out-of-state minors who visit parents or legal guardians residing in Arkansas, as they will now qualify for lower, resident-rate hunting and fishing license fees. Additionally, the parents or legal guardians residing in Arkansas may benefit from cost savings when purchasing licenses for their visiting children.
Who Might Suffer?
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission or the relevant state department responsible for wildlife management may be negatively impacted by a reduction in total revenue collected from license fees, as some individuals who would have otherwise paid the higher non-resident fee will now pay the lower resident fee.
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