FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 5108

                           FULL VETO

                     As Passed Legislature

Brief Description:  Concerning the hunter education training program.

Sponsors:  Senators Snyder, Winsley and Palmer.

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

House Committee on Natural Resources

Background:  Hunter education requirements were changed in January 1, 1995, to require all persons born after January 1, 1972, to present a hunter safety certification in order to purchase a hunting license.

There is concern that many persons who were born after January 1, 1972, and who intend to purchase a hunting license, are not aware of, or cannot comply with, the new requirement to present a hunter safety certificate in order to purchase a hunting license.

Summary:  Hunter education requirements for persons over 18 years old are repealed.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate    44 1

House     76 20