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GeorgiaSB 4202025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

License, Permit, Tag, and Stamp Fees; fees for reef and migratory fish endorsement; provide

Sponsored By: Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Game, Fish & ParksEconomic Development and TourismGeneral Bill

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

New fishing fees and reporting rules

Georgia’s Board of Natural Resources can require recreational and commercial fishers to get an extra endorsement for designated fish. Each designated species or group requires a separate endorsement, in addition to the required fishing license. Reef and migratory fish endorsements cost $10 yearly for Georgia residents and $20 for nonresidents; the department keeps these fees. Endorsement holders must report information required by the Department of Natural Resources. Board rules set which fish require endorsements and when and how holders report.

Updated rules for natural resources offenses

For certain criminal violations, Georgia uses Board of Natural Resources rules in force on January 1, 2026. This replaces the January 1, 2025 reference date. The law changes which version of the rules applies, but the provided text does not list the underlying rule changes.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Jason Anavitarte

    Republican • Senate

  • Lee Anderson

    Republican • Senate

  • Drew Echols

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Gooch

    Republican • Senate

  • Mike Hodges

    Republican • Senate

  • Shawn Still

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jesse Petrea

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 215 • No: 2

House vote • 3/12/2026

PASSAGE

Yes: 163 • No: 2 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 2/3/2026

PASSAGE

Yes: 52 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective Date

    7/1/2026

  2. Senate Date Signed by Governor

    5/11/2026Senate

  3. Act 508

    5/11/2026

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. House Third Readers

    3/12/2026House

  6. House Passed/Adopted

    3/12/2026House

  7. House Postponed

    3/10/2026House

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported

    2/12/2026House

  9. House Second Readers

    2/5/2026House

  10. House First Readers

    2/4/2026House

  11. Senate Third Read

    2/3/2026Senate

  12. Senate Passed/Adopted

    2/3/2026Senate

  13. Senate Read Second Time

    2/2/2026Senate

  14. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    1/29/2026Senate

  15. Senate Read and Referred

    1/27/2026Senate

  16. Senate Hopper

    1/22/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • SB 420/AP* (v5)

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