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The Emergency Responders Bill
Free hunting and fishing licenses for disabled emergency responders
Providing waiver of fees for emergency responders disabled in line of duty for hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would let disabled emergency responders fish and hunt for free, helping them enjoy outdoor activities.
Our take
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This is a good step to support our brave emergency responders who are disabled. They deserve to enjoy nature without extra costs. Now is the time to show support for this bill.
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The facts
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- The bill waives fees for hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses.
- It helps emergency responders totally disabled in the line of duty.
- They must provide proof of their disability from their department.
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