SENATE BILL REPORT

                                   EHB 2235

                              AS OF JUNE 28, 1991

Brief Description:  Raising various hunting and fishing fees.

SPONSORS:Representatives Wang, Wilson, Prince, Belcher, Silver, R. King, Orr, Spanel and Day.

Staff:  Ross Antipa (786‑7413)

BACKGROUND:

Department of Wildlife hunting, fishing and trapping fees have not been increased since 1985.  There is a need for additional revenue to operate department programs.

SUMMARY:

Hunting, fishing, trapping and other Department of Wildlife fees are increased approximately 20 percent.  Senior citizens over 70 years of age must pay $3 for an annual fishing license.  The fees for personalized license plates are increased by $10. 

The director shall increase fees starting in 1993 by the lesser of 5 percent or the cumulative percentage change in the implicit price deflator, rounded up to the nearest whole dollar.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  yes

Fiscal Note:  none requested

Effective Date:  July 1, 1991