HB211 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve ClouseRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Hunting, disabled veterans hunting license established, continuously valid with proof of permanent and total disability, license to be free of charge

Summary

HB211 creates a 100 Percent Disabled Military Veteran's Appreciation Hunting License for Alabama veterans with 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability, priced at $2 plus issuance fee.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 9-11-44 to add a new hunting license option for veterans certified by the VA as 100% permanently and totally disabled, set at $2 plus the issuance fee. This license is an alternative to the standard resident all-game license and includes all privileges of the wildlife heritage license. The bill also maintains the existing Physically Disabled Military Veteran's Appreciation Hunting License for 50% or more disability at half the standard license cost, and clarifies that active duty military stationed in Alabama (and their spouses and dependents living with them) are treated as Alabama residents for license purposes.

Who It Affects

• 100% disabled veterans: eligible to purchase the new 100% Disabled Military Veteran's Appreciation Hunting License for $2 plus issuance fee to hunt with all wildlife heritage privileges.
• Active duty military stationed in Alabama (and their spouses/dependents who reside with them): treated as Alabama residents for license purposes when obtaining these licenses.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the 100 Percent Disabled Military Veteran's Appreciation Hunting License for VA-certified 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability, with a license fee of $2 plus the applicable issuance fee (subject to adjustment).
• Permits this license to be used as an alternative to the resident all-game hunting license and grants all privileges of the wildlife heritage license.
• Continuously allows the existing Physically Disabled Military Veteran's Appreciation Hunting License for veterans with 50% or more disability, at half the cost of the standard license.
• Requires applicants to meet general licensing requirements (proof of residency or driver license) and VA certification; active-duty members must provide military orders assigning them to Alabama; licenses must bear the licensee's Alabama driver license number.
• Licenses are non-transferable; providing false information is a Class B misdemeanor.
• Provides a voluntary one-dollar donation option on the license form to support wildlife research.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after the bill's passage, with fees subject to adjustment under 9-11-68.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department