Bill: SB 573, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs

2nd Chamber Committee

House Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral

Author(s)

Craig Estes

Sponsor(s)

John Frullo

Bill Caption

Relating to the disposition of proceeds from the sale of freshwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Under current law, net receipts from collectible freshwater fishing stamp sales may only be spent on maintenance, repair, renovation, or replacement of freshwater fish hatcheries. SB 573 would allow these funds to also be applied to freshwater fish habitats, freshwater fisheries, and freshwater angler access.

Vote Recommendation Notes

SB 573 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.

Organizations Supporting

Game Warden Peace Officers Association
Texas Wildlife Association
The Nature Conservancy
The Sierra Club

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