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LC 3866

Generally revise fish wildlife and parks laws

2025 Regular Session

Proposes a broad update to fish, wildlife, and parks laws to modernize governance, regulation, and administration of resources and recreation.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 3866

Summary of LC 3866 — Generally revise fish wildlife and parks laws

Overview

LC 3866 is a draft bill titled “Generally revise fish wildlife and parks laws.” The bill as filed appears to have aimed for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s fish, wildlife, and parks statutes. The legislative record indicates the bill did not advance and is listed as “Draft Died in Process.”

Purpose and Intent

  • The title indicates a broad reform of existing fish, wildlife, and parks laws, signaling an intent to modernize governance, regulation, and administration in these areas.
  • No final text is provided in the record, so the precise aims, policy rationales, and targeted changes are not specified in this summary. The bill’s stated purpose, based on the title, would be to create a unified or updated legal framework for resource management, recreation, and related activities.

Key Provisions and Changes (as indicated by title)

  • Specific provisions are not included in the available record. A “general revision” typically covers:
    • Management and regulation of fish and wildlife resources, including conservation measures
    • Hunting and fishing licensing, seasons, tags, and fees
    • Habitat protection and species conservation programs
    • State parks, natural areas, and recreational facilities administration
    • Access, use rights, and public stewardship provisions
    • Enforcement authority, penalties, and compliance mechanisms
    • Funding, budgeting, and fee structures for agencies responsible for fish, wildlife, and parks
    • Public participation, rulemaking, and stakeholder engagement processes
  • Readers should review the full bill text to identify any targeted programmatic changes, new authorities, or fiscal implications.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • State residents, including hunters, anglers, and park visitors
  • License holders, permittees, and outfitters/guides
  • State agencies responsible for fish and wildlife management and parks administration
  • Local governments and landowners with related interests in habitat, conservation, and recreation
  • Environmental organizations and conservation groups

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: December 15, 2024
  • Status notes: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
  • Legislative Action: May 23, 2025 – LC Draft Died in Process
  • Interpretation: “Died in Process” indicates the bill did not advance through the usual legislative stages (e.g., committee consideration, floor debate) and was effectively inactive or terminated in its current form during the legislative session.
  • Next steps: If reintroduced, the bill could be reassigned an LC number, undergo new drafting, and follow an updated legislative timeline.

Important Note

The summary above reflects the bill’s title and the available administrative status. The actual substantive provisions were not provided in the record, so readers seeking specifics should consult the full text or official legislative records for LC 3866 to understand the exact changes proposed.

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

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