FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 5625

                           C 59 L 95

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Clarifying hunting license requirements.

Sponsors:  Senators Haugen, Drew, Oke and Rasmussen.

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

House Committee on Natural Resources

Background:  Migratory waterfowl hunters must purchase a new hunting license in order to hunt for migratory waterfowl in the month of January in areas that have January waterfowl hunting seasons.

Migratory waterfowl stamps are valid for the entire waterfowl season, and waterfowl hunters would prefer to have one hunting license be valid for the entire season.

Summary:  A hunting license is valid for the year following its issuance for use in January waterfowl seasons.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate    46 0

House     96 0

Effective:  July 23, 1995