SENATE BILL REPORT

                   SB 5148

                    As of January 16, 1997

Title:  An act relating to production of game birds at game farms operated by the department of fish and wildlife.

Brief Description:  Providing for the production of game birds.

Sponsors:  Senators Haugen and Oke.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Natural Resources & Parks:  1/23/97.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES & PARKS

Staff:  Ross Antipa (786-7413)

Background:  The Department of Fish and Wildlife intends to close Whidbey Island game farm.  Pheasant hunters desire to keep the Whidbey Island game farm operating.

Summary of Bill:  The Department of Fish and Wildlife must continue to operate the Whidbey Island game farm.  The department must conduct a site feasibility study for new department-operated game farms and report to the Legislature by December 31, 1997.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not requested.

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