SENATE BILL REPORT

                                   EHB 2366

                            AS OF FEBRUARY 17, 1992

Brief Description:  Requiring the legislative budget committee to study the feasibility of merging the department of fisheries and the department of wildlife.

SPONSORS: Representatives R. King, Wilson, Ludwig, Bray, Orr, May, Ferguson and Anderson

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES

Staff:  Ross Antipa (786‑7413)

Hearing Dates: February 19, 1992

BACKGROUND:

There are two fisheries agencies in the state of Washington, the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife.  Most other states have a single fish and wildlife agency.

SUMMARY:

The Legislative Budget Committee is directed to study the feasibility of merging the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife, and to report to the Legislature by January 1, 1993.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  available