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SD 136

An Act to reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jo Comerford and 4 co-sponsors

SD 136 - An Act to reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund OverviewBill Number: SD 136 Title: An Act to reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Gam

Referred to the committee on Agriculture
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Bill Summary · SD 136

SD 136 - An Act to reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund

Overview

Bill Number: SD 136
Title: An Act to reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund
Status: Referred to the committee on Agriculture
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to provide financial reimbursement to the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund, which is a dedicated state fund used to support the management and conservation of inland fisheries and wildlife resources. The bill aims to ensure adequate and stable funding for these important environmental and recreational programs.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the state to appropriate $5 million annually from the general fund to the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund to reimburse it for expenses incurred.
  • Specifies that the reimbursed funds must be used exclusively for the purposes of the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund, such as wildlife habitat management, fish stocking, public access improvements, and enforcement of fish and game laws.
  • Directs the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife to submit an annual report detailing how the reimbursed funds were utilized.
  • Establishes that the reimbursement requirement will remain in effect for the next 10 fiscal years, after which it will be subject to legislative review and potential renewal.

Affected Parties and Impacts

The primary beneficiaries of this bill would be the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife, which manages the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund, as well as the various fish, wildlife, and outdoor recreation stakeholders who rely on the programs and services funded by the account. By providing a reliable source of reimbursement, the bill aims to ensure the continued viability and effectiveness of the state's inland fisheries and wildlife conservation efforts.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SD 136 was introduced in the state legislature on February 27, 2025 and has been referred to the committee on Agriculture for initial consideration. The committee will review the bill, potentially hold public hearings, and then decide whether to advance it to the full legislature for further debate and voting. If passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor, the reimbursement program would take effect starting in the next fiscal year and continue for the following 10 years, unless extended by future legislative action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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