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Preference points for hunting licenses. |
04LSO-0031.C1 |
FISCAL NOTE (HB0055)
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FY 2006 |
FY 2007 |
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NON-ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACT |
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Anticipated Revenue Increase: |
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GAME & FISH FUND |
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1,600,000 |
1,600,000 |
Source of revenue increase: Preference point fees
Assumptions: Revenue projections are based on the following assumptions:
1. The number of nonresident applicants for elk, deer, antelope, moose and bighorn sheep remains at 2002 levels.
2. The initial fee would be $25.00 for elk, deer and antelope, and $50.00 for bighorn sheep and moose. The initial fee for nonresident youth would be $10.00 for elk, deer and antelope.
3. The number of unsuccessful nonresident applicants paying $25.00 for elk, deer and antelope preference points would be 36,575. The number of unsuccessful nonresident youth applicants paying $10.00 for these three species would be 1,496.
4. Presently, nonresidents can purchase preference points for $7.00 in lieu of applying for licenses for moose and sheep, which gives Game and Fish a net increase of $43.00. There were 6,268 nonresident applicants for moose and 4,989 nonresident applicants for big horn sheep preference points in 2002.
5. All nonresident unsuccessful applicants applying for moose and bighorn sheep would pay the $50.00 fee and receive a preference point. The number of unsuccessful nonresident applicants for moose licenses was 795 and for bighorn sheep licenses was 1625. Because an applicant for these nonresident licenses does not pay a $7.00 fee, Game and Fish would receive the full $50.00 assessment.
6. Youths would pay the same as adults when applying for bighorn sheep and moose because our system does not include separate youth licenses for these species.
7. It is anticipated the preference point system would not be in place until calendar year 2006 because of rule making procedures.
Prepared by: Dean Temte, LSO Phone: 777-7881
(Information provided by Ron Arnold, Game & Fish; phone 777-4517)
This bill has administrative impact that appears to increase (or decrease) duties or responsibilities of one or more state agencies and may impact agency spending or staffing requirements. As introduced, the bill does not modify any state agency budget or current personnel authorizations.
The following state agencies will be asked to provide their estimate of the administrative fiscal impact prior to the first committee meeting held to consider the bill:
Game & Fish Commission