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LB 562

Change provisions relating to permits and stamps issued by the Game and Parks Commission

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Brandt

LB 562 raises caps on Nebraska Game and Parks permit fees to increase revenue, expands Bighorn Sheep hunting, and adjusts non-resident AIS stamp and elk permit requirements.

Provisions/portions of LB562 amended into LB36 by AM635
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Bill Summary · LB 562

LB 562 - Change provisions relating to permits and stamps issued by the Game and Parks Commission

Summary

This bill, LB 562, seeks to make several changes to the permits and stamps issued by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission:

Key Provisions:

  1. Increase park permit fee caps: The annual resident park permit fee cap would increase from $35 to $50, and the daily permit fee cap would increase from $7 to $10. Non-resident fees would remain at twice the resident rates.
  2. Update permit issuing references: The bill updates references to the sections of the Game Law that provide for issuing permits and removes redundant language.
  3. Increase Bighorn Sheep permits: The limit on additional auction permits for Bighorn Sheep would increase from 1 to 2 permits.
  4. Increase non-resident AIS stamp fee cap: The non-resident fee cap for the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) stamp would increase from $15 to $30.
  5. Clarify Landowner Elk permit eligibility: The bill clarifies who qualifies as a Nebraska resident for the purposes of obtaining a limited permit to hunt elk.

Potential Impact:

  • Increased revenue for the Game and Parks Commission from higher permit and stamp fees
  • More hunting opportunities for Bighorn Sheep through additional auction permits
  • Higher costs for non-residents to access Nebraska's parks and waterways
  • Clarification on residency requirements for Landowner Elk permits

Overall, LB 562 aims to update and adjust various fees and permit limits administered by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The changes would impact park users, hunters, and boaters, particularly non-residents, by modifying the costs and availability of certain permits and stamps.

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

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