Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee | |
SB 6465
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: Allowing active duty military personnel to purchase a temporary fishing license at the resident rate.
Sponsors: Senators Roach, Benton, Rasmussen, Hargrove, King, Hobbs, Hatfield, Delvin, McCaslin, Kilmer, Rockefeller and Carrell.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: February 20, 2008
Staff: Jason Callahan (786-7117).
Background:
All individuals over the age of 15 are required to purchase a personal use fishing license prior to
recreationally fishing for or possessing fish from state waters or offshore waters (RCW
77.32.470). There are a number of personal use fishing licenses available, including a temporary
combination fishing license (temporary license). The temporary license is valid for between one
and five days, and are priced as follows:Number of Days
Temporary License is
Valid: Cost for Washington
Resident: Cost for Non-Resident: One Day $7 $14 Two Days $10 $20 Three Days $13 $26 Four Days $15 $30 Five Days $17 $34
Summary of Bill:
All active duty military personnel are eligible to pay the same fee for a temporary license as a
Washington resident would pay. To qualify, the person must be currently in active duty with any
branch of the United States armed services and present valid military identification at the time
the temporary license is purchased.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.