H 1066 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act reimburse George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund

This bill requires the state to annually reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund from the general fund for revenue lost due to discounted or free hunting and fishing licenses. It directly affects the fund, which manages conservation and wildlife programs, by ensuring it receives compensation for reduced license sales. The key provision mandates this reimbursement through an amendment to existing law, specifying the source (general fund) and trigger (lost revenue from discounted/free licenses). This creates a concrete, ongoing financial mechanism to offset the fund's revenue shortfalls.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 30, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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Committee
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Feb 27, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
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Dave Vieira
RRepublican
MA
3rd Barnstable