Relating to funding the State Department of Fish and Wildlife; prescribing an effective date; providing for revenue raising that requires approval by a three-fifths majority.
Summary
Imposes additional personal income tax. Adjusts the rate of the tax annually for inflation. Transfers the proceeds of the new income tax, less the amount of the new income tax credits allowed to taxpayers, to the State Wildlife Fund. Directs specific percentages of the proceeds to various programs of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Creates a credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of a license, tag or permit under the wildlife laws. Applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and before January 1, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Revenue by prior reference, then Ways and Means by order of the Speaker.
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Without recommendation as to passage, be referred to Revenue by prior reference, and then to Ways and Means.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water with subsequent referral to Revenue.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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