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North Dakota Senate Bill SB2297

North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota Senate Bill SB2297

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  
Report Pass
2/10/23  
Engrossed
2/15/23  
Refer
2/17/23  
Report Pass
3/13/23  
Enrolled
4/7/23  

Caption

A lifetime combination license; and to declare an emergency.

Impact

The introduction of SB2297 is expected to have a positive impact on state laws related to hunter safety education. By officially recognizing the contributions of long-term volunteer instructors, the law may encourage more individuals to participate in teaching hunter education. This could enhance overall community engagement with firearm safety programs, which is essential in a state where hunting is a significant cultural and recreational activity.

Summary

Senate Bill 2297 proposes to amend existing laws in North Dakota to create a 'lifetime combination license' as a reward for long-serving certified hunter education volunteer instructors. This license would be granted to individuals who have actively served as lead or assistant instructors for at least thirty years. The bill seeks to honor the dedication of these volunteers by providing them with lifetime benefits that acknowledge their contributions to promoting firearm safety and education within the community.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SB2297 appears to be predominantly positive, with broad support among lawmakers. This is reflected in the unanimous vote in favor of the bill in the Senate and the strong approval it received in the House. Supporters view the bill as a worthwhile acknowledgment of the unpaid efforts of volunteer instructors who play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and responsible use of firearms in North Dakota.

Contention

Despite the overall favorable reception, there may be considerations regarding the long-term implications of granting lifetime licenses. Questions could arise about the criteria for maintaining active status among instructors and the potential impacts of this policy on the management of hunting education resources. Nonetheless, these concerns did not seem to impede the bill's passage, as the significant support indicates a consensus on the need to honor dedicated volunteer efforts.

Latest SB2297 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB1280

Temporary restricted licenses; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB2355

Game and fish; lifetime license; air bows; emergency.

ND HB2355

Game and fish; lifetime license; air bows; emergency.

ND HB1409

Nonresident youth hunting licenses for small game and waterfowl.

ND HB400

Provides relative to lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses (EN SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)

ND HB1147

Fees for game and fish licenses and permits.

ND HB1142

Expanding eligible uses for charitable gaming net proceeds; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1493

Motor vehicle definitions, nondriver photo identification cards, operator's license applications, and expiration of operator's licenses; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2304

The definitions of alcoholic beverage establishment and manufacturer, approval for a gaming site authorization and licensure, the maximum number of gaming sites allowed, the maximum number of pull tab devices allowed at a site, gaming licenses for alcoholic beverage establishments, electronic fifty-fifty raffles, rent limits for electronic pull tab devices, and the imposition of monetary fines for violations by third-party businesses; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB2896

Game and fish; lifetime licenses; nonresident property owners; license amount; effective date; emergency.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.