CT Senate offers credit for fishing, hunting fees
Associated Press
April 29, 2010

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Early birds who purchased their Connecticut fishing and hunting licenses before the General Assembly reduced a recent price increase are moving closer to getting a credit for next year's license.

The Senate passed the provision on Thursday evening. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives.

Earlier this month, Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed into law a budget bill that rolled back some unpopular fee increases that became effective last October. Instead of $40, a fishing license will now cost $28.

The rollback took effect on April 17, opening day of trout season. But some legislators said it was only fair that the Department of Environmental Protection provide a credit next year to those who paid their license fees early.

The House has until May 5 to approve the bill.