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HB 1060

Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, increases the fee that county clerks and other agents are authorized to collect from purchases of hunting and fishing licenses from $1.00 to $3.00 for annual licenses and $.50 to $3.00 for temporary licenses. - Amends TCA Section 70-2-106.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Howell

Tennessee triples temporary hunting/fishing license fees and doubles annual fees collected by county clerks, increasing costs for sportspeople effective immediately.

Pub. Ch. 349
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Bill Summary · HB 1060

Legislative bill overview

HB 1060 increases the administrative fees that county clerks and authorized agents can collect when processing hunting and fishing license purchases in Tennessee. The fee for annual licenses rises from $1.00 to $3.00, while temporary license fees increase from $0.50 to $3.00. This represents a tripling of the temporary license fee and a doubling of the annual license fee.

Why is this important

These fees directly affect the cost of hunting and fishing licenses for Tennessee residents, potentially reducing participation in these activities or generating additional revenue for county administrative operations. The increases apply statewide and take effect immediately, impacting anyone purchasing licenses through county clerks or authorized agents. The revenue generated supports the administrative infrastructure needed to process and manage license sales.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on sportspeople: The fee increases make licenses more expensive for residents, particularly affecting lower-income hunters and anglers and potentially discouraging participation in outdoor recreation
  • Disproportionate impact on temporary licenses: The temporary license fee tripling may discourage casual or tourist participation in hunting and fishing activities
  • Revenue allocation clarity: The bill does not specify how collected fees are used by county clerks, raising questions about whether increases are justified by actual administrative costs or represent a de facto tax increase

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

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