February 7, 2017HOUSE BILL No. 1415_____DIGEST OF HB 1415 (Updated February 6, 2017 1:20 pm - DI 109)

Synopsis:Various natural resources matters. Adds certain structuresthat are eligible for institutional road fund money on department ofnatural resources (DNR) properties. Amends the definition of "operate"for purposes of the operation of a motorboat near a shore line. Providesthat certain fees concerning fish and wildlife, entomology and plants,water resources, lakes and reservoirs, dams, flood control, mineralextraction, channels, and well drillers and pump installers areconsidered to be minimum fees. Allows the natural resources commission to set certain license and permit fees above the specificminimum fee. Specifies the type of rifle that may be used during the deer hunting season beginning after June 30, 2016, and ending before January 1, 2020. Requires that a hunter or trapper must make areasonable effort to remove a crippled or killed animal from a huntingarea. Removes language concerning issuing a free permit to take awild animal that is damaging or threatening to damage property or isposing a threat to the health or safety of a person or domestic animal.Removes authority of the director of DNR (director) to furnish point ofsale equipment to clerks and agents. Repeals distinctive hunting andfishing license provisions. Repeals bonding requirements for agentswho sell fishing and hunting licenses. Provides that an importationpermit is not required for game birds brought into the state under a (Continued next page)
game breeder's license. Requires the director to amend the state list of endangered species through rules. Removes the requirement that the director prepare a summary report of the date used to amend the state endangered species list. Allows DNR to use money in the water environmental fund to cover the costs of public awareness activities and certain litigation expenses. Removes expired language.