FINAL BILL REPORT

2SSB 6353

C 283 L 02

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Concerning the use of migratory bird stamp and migratory bird validation fees.

Sponsors:  Senate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Haugen, Oke and Jacobsen).

Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Parks & Shorelines

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

House Committee on Natural Resources

House Committee on Appropriations

Background:  Current fees for a Washington State migratory bird stamp are $6 for both hunters and collectors.

The migratory bird stamp requirement was created in 1985, at which time the fee was $5.  The fee was last increased from $5 to $6 in 1991.

Summary:  The fee for a Washington State migratory bird stamp is increased from $6 to $10 for both hunters and collectors.  Migratory bird stamp funds may not be used on private hunting clubs or on private lands that charge a fee for access.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate3712

House5344(House amended)

Senate37 9(Senate concurred)

Effective:  June 13, 2002