HB156 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andy WhittRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Dept., disabled veteran lifetime hunting and fishing licenses, fees, disposition, Sec. 9-11-65.3 added.

Summary

HB156 would let Alabama issue lifetime hunting and fishing licenses at reduced prices to qualified disabled U.S. military veterans who live in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It creates a new section that lets resident disabled U.S. veterans obtain lifetime licenses for hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing. Licenses are in lieu of annual licenses and have fees based on disability level and age; there is an option for a combination lifetime license covering all three activities. An issuance fee of $1.10 applies, and licenses are nontransferable and limited to Alabama residents. Fees collected go to state endowment funds, and holders receive wildlife heritage license privileges.

Who It Affects

• Qualified disabled U.S. military veterans who are Alabama residents would be eligible to receive lifetime hunting and fishing licenses at reduced prices based on their disability status and age.
• The Alabama Game and Fish Endowment Fund and the Marine Resources Endowment Fund would receive the license fees collected, supporting conservation programs; nonresidents cannot purchase these licenses.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 9-11-65.3 to authorize resident disabled U.S. veterans to receive lifetime hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing licenses starting with the 2021 license year.
• Hunting licenses: 40 percent or more disabled in age groups under 50 ($60) and 50 or older ($30); 100 percent disabled in age groups under 50 ($45) and 50 or older ($25); fees go to the Alabama Game and Fish Endowment Fund.
• Freshwater fishing licenses: under 50 ($45) and 50 or older ($25); fees go to the Alabama Game and Fish Endowment Fund.
• Saltwater fishing licenses: under 50 ($45) and 50 or older ($25); fees go to the Marine Resources Endowment Fund.
• Combination lifetime license option allows bundling hunting, freshwater, and saltwater licenses for the total applicable fees.
• An issuance fee of $1.10 is required with license applications; fees may be adjusted by statute.
• Licenses are nontransferable and limited to Alabama residents; nonresidents may not purchase these licenses.
• Holder of a disabled veteran license also receives wildlife heritage license privileges.
• Applications must be filed with the Commissioner or on forms prescribed by the Commissioner; licenses take effect September 1, 2021, or as otherwise provided.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department