TO PROVIDE THE OPTION FOR A FREE LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE TO A COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER WHO IS A RESIDENT AND PROVIDES CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

House Bill 1059 proposes to offer a free lifetime hunting and fishing license to certain commercial truck drivers who are residents of Arkansas. This benefit would also include optional lifetime trout and duck stamps. To qualify, a commercial truck driver must provide information to law enforcement that results in the rescue of a human trafficking victim or the conviction of an individual for human trafficking. The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission would be responsible for issuing these licenses and would be reimbursed for their cost.