Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee |
HB 1748
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Brief Description: Concerning senior fishing licenses.
Sponsors: Representatives Walsh, Blake, Morrell and Hasegawa.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/10/09
Staff: Jason Callahan (786-7117)
Background:
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) issues fishing licenses to individuals that permit the recreational taking of fish. The WDFW offers a license for saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing, and a combination license that allows for both.
A saltwater fishing license costs $18 for Washington residents, and the freshwater license costs $20. State residents aged 70 or older are entitled to pay a reduced fee of $5 for either license. A combination fishing license may be purchased for $5 if a person is aged 65 or older and is an honorably discharged military veteran with a service-related disability.
Summary of Bill:
The required minimum age necessary to be eligible for a $5 saltwater or freshwater fishing license is reduced from 70 years of age to 65.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.