Bill
S 3464
Summary of S 3464: Eliminates Sporting License Fees for Disabled Veterans Bill OverviewThis bill, titled "Eliminates sporting license fees for honorably discharged, disabled vetera
This bill, titled "Eliminates sporting license fees for honorably discharged, disabled veterans", seeks to exempt honorably discharged, disabled veterans from having to pay sporting license fees in the state. The bill was introduced on June 20, 2024 and has been referred to the Environmental Conservation committee for further consideration.
The main provisions of the bill are:
Waived Sporting License Fees: The bill would eliminate the requirement for honorably discharged, disabled veterans to pay any fees associated with obtaining sporting licenses, such as hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses.
Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the fee waiver, veterans must have been honorably discharged from military service and have a documented disability, as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Administrative Implementation: The bill directs the state's Department of Environmental Conservation to establish the necessary administrative procedures and documentation requirements to implement the fee waiver program for eligible disabled veterans.
If enacted, this legislation would provide financial relief and recognition for disabled military veterans by removing the cost burden of obtaining sporting licenses in the state. This could encourage more disabled veterans to participate in outdoor recreational activities like hunting, fishing, and trapping.
The bill may also have a modest fiscal impact on the state, as it would result in a loss of revenue from sporting license fees paid by the affected veterans. However, the broader societal and quality-of-life benefits for disabled veterans could outweigh these budgetary considerations.
This bill is related to several prior-session bills that aimed to provide various forms of support and benefits for military veterans, including:
These related bills suggest a broader legislative effort to assist and recognize the service of military veterans in the state.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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