| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee | |
HJM 4003
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Requesting the abolition of the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Sponsors: Representatives Chase, Morris and Hunt.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/19/07
Staff: Jaclyn Ford (786-7339).
Background:
The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA) was enacted on December 8, 2004 as
an appropriations rider on the 2005 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The FLREA provides
agencies with recreation fee authority for 10 years.
Federal land management agencies must meet certain criteria in order to charge recreation fees.
Public involvement and advance notice are required before establishing new recreation fee areas.
The local recreation area receives no less than 80 percent of all fees collected at that unit. The
balance of the receipts is distributed to the relative agency for general distribution.
Summary of Bill:
The United States Congress and the President of the United States should abolish the FLREA
and not require fees to be paid on federal lands within the State of Washington under the
FLREA.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.