FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 2837

                          C 51 L 98

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Identifying property abandoned by the department of fish and wildlife.

Sponsors:  Representatives Clements, Skinner and Buck.

House Committee on Natural Resources

Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

Background:  The Department of Fish and Wildlife owns and manages a number of different properties in the state.  These properties include land and facilities devoted to fish hatchery operations and lands managed for the benefit of wildlife species.

Summary:  The Legislature finds that the Department of Fish and Wildlife manages property in the state where the department no longer uses the property for fish hatchery operations and where the location of the property impedes further development of air transportation facilities.  The department must identify all such properties in the state and must work with local governments in the counties where there are such properties to explore land exchanges to benefit wildlife and to facilitate improved air transportation.

Votes on Final Passage:

House950

Senate410

Effective:March 18, 1998