An Act to amend 29.563 (3) (c) 1. of the statutes; Relating to: fee for the inland waters trout stamp. (FE)
Summary
AB1199 is a narrow fee-adjustment bill affecting Wisconsin’s inland waters trout stamp. Under current law, anglers who fish for trout in inland waters must hold an inland waters trout stamp in addition to a fishing license or sports license. This bill amends the statutory fee schedule to raise the trout stamp price from $9.75 to $15.75.
The bill does not change who must obtain the stamp or alter fishing eligibility rules; it only changes the amount charged by the Department of Natural Resources for the required trout fishing authorization. As a result, the bill would directly affect trout anglers who fish inland waters and would likely increase revenue associated with trout stamp sales, subject to the fiscal estimate referenced in the bill materials.
Impact
AB1199 would amend Wisconsin Statutes section 29.563(3)(c)1. to increase the inland waters trout stamp fee by $6.00, from $9.75 to $15.75. The practical effect is limited to the DNR’s fee schedule and the cost borne by anglers who fish for trout in inland waters; it does not modify licensing structure, enforcement authority, or fishing access rules beyond the higher charge.
Sentiment
The available record shows no committee transcript, recorded votes, or formal opposition, so there is no documented debate to indicate strong controversy. Based on the bill’s narrow scope and fiscal nature, the measure appears to be a routine administrative fee increase rather than a policy change likely to generate significant partisan or public conflict.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. The only likely issue is the higher cost to trout anglers, who would pay more for the required stamp, versus the state’s interest in adjusting fees to reflect program costs or revenue needs. Because there are no transcripts or votes, it is not possible to identify any named supporters or opponents from the record provided.
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