KLS Keeping Law Simple Legislation in plain English

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HB443 • 2025

Game and fish; fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; provide

Game and fish; fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; provide

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Sponsor
Petrea, Jesse
Last action
2026-01-28
Official status
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill text mentions providing for recreational and commercial fishing but does not specify what those provisions entail, so no specific rules can be listed.

HB443: Fees for Reef and Migratory Fish Endorsements

This bill changes Georgia law to set fees for special fishing endorsements needed to catch reef fish and migratory species.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Code Section 27-2-23 regarding license, permit, tag, and stamp fees.
  • Provides for fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list the specific dollar amounts for the new fees.
  • The effective date is not included in the source material.
  • Details on how existing laws are repealed or changed beyond fee adjustments are not specified.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-28 Georgia General Assembly

    House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended

Official Summary Text

Game and fish; fees for reef and migratory fish endorsements; provide