Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; require reimbursement for statutory discounts relating to hunting and fishing licenses and other fees.

HB 1103 would require Mississippi's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to be reimbursed from the state General Fund for revenue lost due to statutory discounts on hunting/fishing licenses, park admissions, and related fees (like boat rentals or campgrounds). The department would need to track these lost revenues annually and submit an accounting by June 30 each year, prompting the Department of Finance to transfer funds to the Fisheries and Wildlife Fund within 30 days. This would apply only to discounts issued on or after July 1, 2025, and the bill expired in committee on February 4, 2025 without becoming law. The measure aimed to offset financial impacts on conservation programs from discounted fees.