S 3662 New Jersey Senate · 2022-2023 Regular Session

Expands eligibility for "fishing buddy license" fee.

This bill expands eligibility for New Jersey's "fishing buddy license" by removing the age limit for companions. Previously, companions had to be under 65 to qualify for the reduced fee; the bill now allows anyone aged 16 or older to apply for the $10.75 fishing buddy license when purchasing it alongside a qualifying companion (a resident aged 16+ without a recent fishing license, or a nonresident applying for a nonresident license). The key mechanism reduces the standard resident fishing license fee ($21.50) to $10.75 for the buddy license when paired with a qualifying companion. This directly affects New Jersey residents aged 16+ who fish with companions, particularly seniors who previously couldn't qualify for the discounted rate.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
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Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2023 Last action Jan 8, 2024
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May 15, 2023
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Feb 27, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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