Expands eligibility for "fishing buddy license" fee.

This bill (S 248) expands eligibility for a discounted "fishing buddy license" in New Jersey. It allows residents aged 16-65 (who haven’t bought a fishing license since 2010) or nonresidents to apply for a fishing license simultaneously with another qualifying person, reducing the fee to $10.75 (residents) or $16.50 (nonresidents) instead of standard rates. The key mechanism requires both applicants to meet age and license history criteria and apply together at the same time. This affects recreational anglers seeking cost savings when fishing with a companion who meets the eligibility requirements. The bill was introduced in January 2024 but later withdrawn.