S.B. No. 1930 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code regarding the use of proceeds from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps. The bill changes the heading of Section 43.405 to "Disposition and Use of Stamp Fees" and modifies the language in subsection (b) to specify that the net receipts from stamp sales may only be spent on coastal fisheries management. This includes various activities such as the repair and maintenance of saltwater fish hatcheries, restoration of fish habitats, development of angler access projects, and the purchase of licenses under specific buyback programs. The previous requirement that the funds "shall" be spent is replaced with "may," allowing for more flexibility in fund allocation.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the amended provisions apply only to receipts collected from the sale of saltwater fishing stamps on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Receipts collected prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. The bill passed both the Senate and the House unanimously, indicating strong legislative support for the changes proposed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.405 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
Senate Committee Report: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.405 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
Engrossed: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.405 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
House Committee Report: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.405 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)
Enrolled: Parks and Wildlife Code 43.405 (Parks and Wildlife Code 43)