Game and Fish Laws - As introduced, extends from January 1 to 15, the deadline by which the wildlife resources agency must submit to legislative committees with subject matter jurisdiction over natural resources a written report containing the estimated acreage managed by the agency that has been closed to recreational hunting and fishing during the previous fiscal year and the reasons for the closures; the estimated acreage managed by the agency that was opened to recreational hunting and fishing to compensate for the acreage that was so closed; and the estimated acreage of new public hunting and fishing lands added. - Amends TCA Title 70.
HB 1063 amends Tennessee wildlife reporting rules by extending the annual deadline for the wildlife resources agency to submit a report to legislative committees. The report must detail acreage closed to hunting/fishing (and reasons), acreage opened to compensate for closures, and new public lands added. The deadline shifts from January 1 to January 15 each year. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and directly affects the wildlife agency and relevant legislative committees.
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introduced
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 6, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Greg Vital
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