Donated Hunting Licenses for People with Serious Illnesses and Vision Impairment
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Bill Summary - 26LSO-0393 Bill No.: SF0066 Effective: Multiple Dates LSO No.: 26LSO-0393 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0057 Chapter No.: 77 Prime Sponsor: French Catch Title: Donated hunting licenses-amendments. Has Report: No Subject: Authorizing persons with life-threatening illnesses and vision impairment to receive donated hunting licenses. Summary/Major Elements: This act authorizes persons with life-threatening illnesses and vision impairment to receive donated hunting licenses. This act requires the Game and Fish Commission to promulgate all rules necessary to implement this act. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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R · S18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it removes age restrictions to ensure no hunters are excluded and adds provisions for those with life-threatening illnesses, which aligns with Game and Fish's approval.
R · S18
Why they voted this way
The sponsor explains that he is proposing an amendment to delete previous changes because a local group of disabled hunters requested the bill be returned to its original wording.
R · S28
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues against the amendment because he believes his previous wording was effective and adds necessary protections for those with terminal illnesses while removing redundant language.
R · S18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that volunteers in Park County requested the bill to update age requirements and include vision-impaired individuals, so he is proposing it based on their recommendation.
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Adopted Standing Committee by House Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee
Adopted 2nd reading by Senator Laursen, D
Adopted 3rd reading by Senator French