Posted: 01.18.2012

The state Senate has approved a bill that would create new requirements for Natural Resources Board members.

Under the Republican measure, at least one board member would have to have a background in agriculture and at least three members would have to have held a hunting, fishing or trapping license in at least seven of the 10 years before they were nominated to the board. The requirements would take effect in 2017.

The Senate passed the bill 23-9 on Tuesday. The state Assembly overwhelmingly approved the legislation in October.

The bill now goes to Gov. Scott Walker for his signature.
 

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