License increase bill introduced in Colorado Senate

A bill termed the "Hunting, Fishing, and Parks for Future Generations Act (Senate Bill 18-143) was introduced in the Colorado Senate on Jan. 29 in an effort to bring a long-term funding solution to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). The bill is sponsored by two Republicans -- Sen. Don Coram of Montrose and Rep. Jim Wilson of Salida, and two Democrats -- Sen. Stephen Fenberg of Boulder and Rep. Jeni Arndt of Fort Collins. Introduction of the bill follows roughly three-years of public meetings with legislators and outdoor enthusiasts to gather feedback on the agency’s financial challenges and the future of Colorado’s outdoor recreation opportunities, state parks and wildlife.  The last badly needed effort died in the Senate Finance Committee last year.  Among other things, the bill would end the free fishing license for seniors - the fee would be $8 a year, and set a similar fee for 16- and 17-year-olds.  The last fee increase came in 2005, while inflation has increased nearly 30 percent.

The Alamosa News has an article on the bill introduction.  Click here:  https://alamosanews.com/article/hunting-fishing-and-parks-for-future-generations-act-introduced.