HB2543: Requiring an annual reimbursement to the Kansas department of wildlife and parks for lost revenue from free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses, permits or passes that were established by legislative enactment on or after July 1, 2027.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires the state to reimburse the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for lost revenue from free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses, permits, or passes that were established after July 1, 2027.

Who This Affects

Kansas residents who hunt or fish may be affected by this change, as they could see an increase in license fees or permit costs to make up for the lost revenue.

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Timeline

Introduced

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Last Action

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Appropriations

Mar 16, 2026

HB2543: Requiring an annual reimbursement to the Kansas department of wildlife and parks for lost revenue from free or discounted hunting and fishing licenses, permits or passes that were established by legislative enactment on or after July 1, 2027.

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