SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 5171

                    As of January 25, 1995

Title:  An act relating to hunter safety.

Brief Description:  Authorizing the fish and wildlife commission to adopt rules requiring hunters to wear fluorescent hunter orange material.

Sponsors:  Senators Haugen, Newhouse and Spanel; by request of Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Natural Resources:  1/31/95.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

Staff:  Erika Lim (786-7488)

Background:  Some states require hunters to wear orange clothing to allow greater visibility to other hunters.

Summary of Bill:  The Fish and Wildlife Commission may adopt rules requiring hunters to wear hunter orange.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.