2007 House Bill 5189

Waive recreational fees for disabled veterans

Introduced in the House

Sept. 7, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Gary McDowell (D-107)

To authorize a waiver of hunting license fees, fishing license fees, and all other recreational fees for “permanently and totally” disabled veterans.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

Jan. 30, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 12, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that changes the proposed full waiver to a $1 fee on hunting and fishing licenses.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To authorize a $1 rate for hunting and fising license fees for “permanently and totally” disabled veterans, and waive all other recreational fees for these individuals.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 14, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs