Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Turner Files Bill To Allow Nonresident Veterans To Obtain Kentucky Hunting Permits
Senator Johnny Ray Turner, D-Drift, has filed legislation to allow nonresident veterans to hunt in Kentucky under the same license fees imposed on residents.
Senate Bill 67 proposes that nonresident veterans of the United States Armed Forces who wish to hunt in Kentucky will pay license or permit fees applicable to Kentucky residents, rather than procuring a nonresident license or permit. This is a savings of a $100 or more to veterans. A combination hunting and fishing license for residents is $30, whereas out-of-state residents pay $130 for the license. Turner proposes that veterans, regardless of where they live, pay the instate fee on this and other hunting and fishing licenses.
"This would give out-of-state veterans the opportunity to hunt and fish with their relatives without having to pay an exorbitant fee," said Senator Turner. "It also is a small token of appreciation to those who have served our country through their immeasurable service. This bill is just our way of saying thank you for your service to our country."
Turner is a strong supporter of the military and has co-sponsored a number of bills in support of service men and women.
Turner, who has served in the State Senate since 2001, represents the 29th District which includes Floyd, Breathitt, Knott and Letcher counties. Turner has sponsored successful legislation to expand affordable housing opportunities and give fair treatment to teachers and other school personnel for the time they work. In 2003, Senator Turner was elected as Caucus Chair for the Senate Democratic Caucus.
Senator Turner's committee appointments include Appropriations and Revenue, Education, Health and Welfare, State and Local Government, Rules and Committee on Committees.
Senate Bill 67 proposes that nonresident veterans of the United States Armed Forces who wish to hunt in Kentucky will pay license or permit fees applicable to Kentucky residents, rather than procuring a nonresident license or permit. This is a savings of a $100 or more to veterans. A combination hunting and fishing license for residents is $30, whereas out-of-state residents pay $130 for the license. Turner proposes that veterans, regardless of where they live, pay the instate fee on this and other hunting and fishing licenses.
"This would give out-of-state veterans the opportunity to hunt and fish with their relatives without having to pay an exorbitant fee," said Senator Turner. "It also is a small token of appreciation to those who have served our country through their immeasurable service. This bill is just our way of saying thank you for your service to our country."
Turner is a strong supporter of the military and has co-sponsored a number of bills in support of service men and women.
Turner, who has served in the State Senate since 2001, represents the 29th District which includes Floyd, Breathitt, Knott and Letcher counties. Turner has sponsored successful legislation to expand affordable housing opportunities and give fair treatment to teachers and other school personnel for the time they work. In 2003, Senator Turner was elected as Caucus Chair for the Senate Democratic Caucus.
Senator Turner's committee appointments include Appropriations and Revenue, Education, Health and Welfare, State and Local Government, Rules and Committee on Committees.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 6:32 PM 
