2020 House Bill 5559

Impose fishing guide licensure mandate

Introduced in the House

Feb. 27, 2020

Introduced by Rep. John Cherry (D-49)

To impose licensure and detailed annual reporting mandates on individuals who act as a commercial “sport fishing guide” on inland waters, with a $150 license fee ($300 for nonresidents).

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

May 27, 2020

Reported without amendment

To the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means