FINAL BILL REPORT

SHB 1335

C 338 L 03

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Continuing the development of water trail sites in Washington state.

Sponsors: By House Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks (originally sponsored by Representatives Cooper, Sump, Berkey and Hudgins; by request of Parks and Recreation Commission).

House Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks

House Committee on Appropriations

Senate Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife

Background:

The water trail recreation program was established in 1993 and is administered by the State Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission). The Commission is charged with planning, constructing, and maintaining facilities for water trail activities.

An annual permit is required for camping at sites designated as water trail sites. All revenues from the water trail permit and revenues from maps or publications are deposited in the Water Trail Program Account.

A 12 member advisory committee advises the Commission on the development of water trail facilities and programs. The advisory committee is required to meet at least twice annually.

Summary:

The annual water trail permit, the Water Trail Program Account, and the Water Trail Advisory Committee are eliminated. Any unspent funds in the Water Trail Program Account are transferred to the Parks Renewal and Stewardship Account and may only be used for water trail purposes.

Votes on Final Passage:

House 93  2

Senate 49  0    (Senate amended)

House             (House refused to concur)

Senate 46  0    (Senate receded)

Effective: July 27, 2003