FINAL BILL REPORT

                                    SB 5630

                                   C 50 L 91

                              SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

Brief Description:  Exempting certain permits and licenses from the definition of a fee.

SPONSORS:Senators McCaslin, Madsen and Nelson; by request of Department of Wildlife.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES & PARKS

BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife issue licenses or permits for statewide use.  The state agencies are concerned that the issuance of licenses to the public might make them potentially liable for the actions of the persons who are licensed.

SUMMARY:

The recreational immunity statute is amended to limit liability of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife as a result of the recreational licenses that the agencies issue.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

Senate      46    0

House 93    0

EFFECTIVE:July 28, 1991