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.
HB 2147 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialRequiring 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
Environment
Benefits
- Encourages outdoor recreational activity
Risks
- Potential reduction in wildlife management funding
Economy
Benefits
- Reduces costs for senior and youth participants
Risks
- May reduce license revenue for state wildlife department
Society
Benefits
- Increases affordability for seniors
- Improves youth access to outdoor recreation
Risks
- No major social drawbacks identified
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