SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6283

As of January 22, 2004

Title: An act relating to youth fishing.

Brief Description: Changing the definition of a "youth" fisher to mean a person under eighteen years old.

Sponsors: Senators Doumit, Swecker, Jacobsen, Rasmussen, Keiser, Morton, Stevens, Hargrove, Berkey, Mulliken and Roach.

Brief History:

Committee Activity: Parks, Fish & Wildlife: 1/27/04.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON PARKS, FISH & WILDLIFE

Staff: Kari Guy (786-7437)

Background: Any person 15 years of age or older must purchase a license to take fish or shellfish in state or offshore waters. Youth, defined as a person 15 years of age, receive a discounted combination fishing license. People 16 and older pay the fee for an adult license.

Summary of Bill: The age at which a license is required for a personal use fishing license or shellfish license is raised from 15 to 18.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Requested on January 16, 2004.

Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.