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ACTION ALERT: 365-Day Fishing License Bill Faces Major Hurdle
On April 24th, Assembly Bill 1387 (Wood) will be heard in the State Assembly Appropriations Committee. Historically, sportfishing legislation has been either killed or gutted in this committee. But, you can help. Anglers have a voice in the political process!
Please call Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, the chair of this committee today. As someone who represents a San Diego coastal district with lots of fine fishing, Gonzalez can be persuaded to support fishing license reforms that aim to increase fishing participation rates and license sales that fund state conservation and wildlife programs.
CALL TODAY!
Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez
1350 Front Street
Suite 6022
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619-338-8090 San Diego District Office
Tel: (916) 319-2080 Capitol Office
Let us know how your call went by posting below. Thank you!
Today, Assemblyman Jim Wood's legislation that aims to increase California's fishing participation rates and license sales cleared the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife - unanimously!
This was possible with the support of over 60 national, state and local organizations.
The next hearing will be before the Assembly Appropriations Committee, a committee that is often the "graveyard" for sportfishing bills. This is when anglers need to start calling their legislators. If you join our petition, CSL will let you know when and how to do so.
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365-Day Fishing License Bill to have First Hearing!
On Tuesday, April 9th, Assemblyman James Wood's 365-day fishing license bill (AB 1387) will be heard in the State Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife. Historically, this committee has embraced fishing license reform. Stay tuned for updates!
Support Assembly Bill 1387 (Wood) – 365 Day Fishing License
In this video, the California Sportfishing League makes the case for a fishing license that is valid a full 365-days from the date of purchase. Such a license will provide anglers greater value and protect jobs dependent outdoor recreation and tourism.
AB 1387 will become law only if State Legislators hear from anglers like you – be heard!
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"The latest attempt to convert California’s antiquated calendar-based fishing license scheme to an annual system will undergo its first test, as Assembly Bill 1387 (AB 1387) is set for its first committee hearing.
AB 1387, which was proposed by Assembly member Jim Wood, D-Santa Rosa, proposes to establish a 365-day fishing license. The Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife will hear the proposal on April 9." - The Log Newspaper
Features First hearing set for fishing license reform proposal Parimal M. RohitApril 3, 2019 Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife to take first crack at AB 1387 on April 9. SACRAMENTO—The latest attempt to convert California’s antiquated calendar-based fishing license scheme to an a...
California anglers thank these hospitality and tourism groups for supporting Assemblymember Jim Wood's bill, AB 1387, legislation that will create a fishing license that is valid 365-days from the date of purchase! Increasing fishing participation will protect jobs dependent on outdoor recreation and tourism.
Independent Lodging Industry Association (ILIA), California Lodging Industry Association, California Hotel & Lodging Association, Visit Mammoth, Visit Yosemite Madera County, Visit Huntington Beach, The California Parks Company (Basecamp Hospitality), California Parks Hospitality Association, California Travel Association (CalTravel), California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns - CABBI, Dogtrekker.Com, Bass Lake, Visit Oceanside, Shasta Cascade.
