2020 House Bill 5697

Decriminalize petty license-related offenses

Introduced in the House

March 17, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To repeal the criminal sanctions for various hunting licensing violations. This would instead be a civil infraction subject to fines.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 24, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 21, 2020

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety