Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Encourages outdoor recreational activity
Risks
- Potential reduction in wildlife management funding
StateKansasIn Committee
HB 2147: Requiring the Kansas department of wildlife and parks to offer discounted resident senior combination hunting and fishing passes to residents of this state who are 65 years of age or older and removing the expiration date for Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs
HB 2147 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
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Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
Requiring the Kansas department of wildlife and parks to offer discounted resident senior combination hunting and fishing passes to residents of this state who are 65 years of age or older and removing the expiration date for Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses.. Currently in House.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Reduces costs for senior and youth participants
Risks
- May reduce license revenue for state wildlife department
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases affordability for seniors
- Improves youth access to outdoor recreation
Risks
- No major social drawbacks identified
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