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LC 2565

Require the department of fish, wildlife, and parks to publish a report on river usage

2025 Regular Session

Requires the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks to publish a river-usage report, boosting transparency and informing policy, planning, and public access for river users.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 2565

LC 2565 — Summary

Overview

LC 2565 is a bill titled “Require the department of fish, wildlife, and parks to publish a report on river usage.” The bill is classified as a bill and was introduced on December 8, 2024. The current status is (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester. The legislative actions show a multi-stage drafting process in early 2025, culminating in the draft being delivered to the requester on February 24, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill would require the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (the department) to publish a report on river usage.
  • Based on the title and status information, the exact scope, frequency, and contents of the required report are not provided in the available summary. The primary intent appears to be increasing transparency about how rivers are used (e.g., by recreators, resource users, and other river-dependent activities) to inform policy and management decisions.

Key Provisions (Currently Unknown in Text Available)

  • Specific report requirements (scope and metrics): e.g., which rivers, time period covered, data categories (recreational usage, fishing, boating, commercial use, safety incidents, environmental impact, economic effects).
  • Frequency of publication: annual, biennial, or as a one-time requirement.
  • Format and accessibility: whether the report must be published on the department’s website, in a printed form, or both; public availability and comment period.
  • Data sources and methodology: required data sources, data collection standards, and any methodological guidelines.
  • Costs and funding: how the department would fund the reporting requirement.
  • Enforcement or oversight: any penalties for noncompliance or mechanisms for review.

Note: The exact provisions will appear in the bill text. The information here reflects only the title and status details provided.

Potential Impact

  • Public transparency: A published river-usage report could enhance public understanding of how rivers are used and managed.
  • Policy and planning: The department could use the report to inform management decisions, infrastructure needs, safety programs, and conservation strategies.
  • Stakeholder engagement: River users (recreational paddlers, anglers, outfitters, commercial operators) and local communities may gain access to data that affect resource planning and access.
  • Administrative burden: The department would incur staff time and resources to collect, analyze, and publish data.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.
  • Secondary: River user groups (recreational users, outfitters, anglers), environmental organizations, local governments, and the broader public relying on river resources.

Timeline and Process

  • 2024-12-08: Draft On Hold; Drafter Assigned
  • 2025-01-11: Draft Taken Off Hold (two entries)
  • 2025-01-11 to 2025-02-18: Various drafting stages (Edit, Legal Review, Assembly, Input/Proofing, Final Drafter Review)
  • 2025-02-21 to 2025-02-24: Draft in Final stages and Draft Delivered to Requester

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Review the full bill text when available to understand exact requirements, scope, and timelines.
  • Monitor committee actions and any amendments to determine the final provisions and implementation plan.
  • Engage with stakeholders or the sponsor for clarifications on data collection methods and reporting deadlines.

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

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