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S 289·VT·senate

An act relating to reimbursing the Department of Fish and Wildlife for lost license fee revenue

In CommitteeFiled Jan 21, 2026
Sponsor: Patrick Brennan (R)
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Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy

Jan 21, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the state to pay the Department of Fish and Wildlife an amount equal to the license fees it would have collected if not for statutorily required free, discounted, or exempt licenses. The reimbursement is calculated each year, reported by the Commissioner, and funded from the General Fund. This aims to keep the department’s budget stable despite license waivers.

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