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HB 2633

Increasing the service charge fee for each license, permit, stamp or other issue of the department of wildlife and parks to an amount of not to exceed $2.00 and, in the case of each migratory waterfowl habitat stamp, an amount of not to exceed $1.00.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill authorizes Department of Wildlife and Parks to add up to $2.00 service charges on hunting/fishing licenses and permits to fund administrative operations.

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Bill Summary · HB 2633

Legislative bill overview

HB 2633 authorizes the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to increase administrative service charges on hunting and fishing licenses, permits, and stamps by up to $2.00 per item (or $1.00 for migratory waterfowl habitat stamps). This is a fee adjustment measure that allows the department to recover costs associated with processing and issuing these documents.

Why is this important

These service charges directly affect hunters and anglers who must purchase licenses and permits to legally hunt and fish in Kansas. The fee increase generates revenue for the Wildlife and Parks department to cover administrative operations, potentially affecting the cost of outdoor recreation for residents and non-residents alike.

Potential points of contention

  • Cumulative cost burden: Multiple stamps and permits could result in significantly higher total costs for hunters/anglers who purchase several licenses (e.g., resident hunting license, fishing license, waterfowl stamps)
  • Regressivity concerns: The flat fee increase represents a larger percentage burden for low-income Kansans who participate in hunting and fishing
  • Transparency questions: The bill sets a maximum but doesn't specify how the department will determine actual fees or what specific costs justify the increases

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

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