| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee | |
SB 6260
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: Providing hunting and fishing opportunities to seriously ill children.
Sponsors: Senators Kilmer, Swecker, Jacobsen, Morton, Schoesler, Sheldon, Murray and Rasmussen.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: February 20, 2008
Staff: Jason Callahan (786-7117).
Background:
Other than for carp, smelt, crawfish, and bullfrogs, a recreational license issued by the
Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is required in order to hunt or fish for wild animals,
wild birds, fish, shellfish, and seaweed (RCW 77.32.010). The fee for most recreational licenses
are set in statute, and most license sales are accompanied by a transaction fee used to fund an
automated licensing system (RCW 77.32.050).
Hunting and fishing licenses can take a number of forms. Once purchased, however, the
permission to hunt or fish is generally not transferrable to another person.
Summary of Bill:
The director of the WDFW has the discretionary authority to provide hunting and fishing
licenses, tags, permits, and stamps without charging a fee to individuals who are terminally ill.
To facilitate hunting opportunities for terminally ill individuals, the WDFW may accept special
permits or other permits for hunting opportunities from donors. The donated permits must be
distributed to terminally ill individuals.
The WDFW may also take other actions that facilitate hunting and fishing opportunities for
terminally ill individuals, including entering into agreements with willing landowners and
adopting any necessary rules.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.