FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1289

C 181 L 03

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning temporary fishing licenses.

Sponsors: By Representatives Hinkle, Grant, Sump, Blake, Bush, Hatfield, Newhouse, Hunt, Buck, Mielke and McDonald.

House Committee on Fisheries, Ecology & Parks

Senate Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife

Background:

A personal use saltwater, freshwater, combination, or temporary license is required for all persons 15 years of age or older to fish for or possess fish taken for personal use from state or offshore waters. A temporary fishing license costs $6 and is valid for two consecutive days. Temporary fishing licenses are not valid on game fish species during the first eight days of the lowland lake fishing season.

Summary:

Active duty military personnel serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces are exempt from the provision that prohibits the use of a temporary fishing license for game fish species during the first eight days of the lowland lake fishing season.

Votes on Final Passage:

House 97  0

Senate 49  0    (Senate amended)

House 97  0    (House concurred)

Effective: May 9, 2003