SENATE BILL REPORT
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.
As Passed Senate, February 12, 2008
Title: An act relating to temporary fishing license fees.
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 History:
Committee Activity: Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation: 1/21/08, 1/24/08 [DP].
Passed Senate: 2/12/08, 47-0.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, OCEAN & RECREATION
Majority Report: Do pass.Signed by Senators Jacobsen, Chair; Hatfield, Vice Chair; Morton, Ranking Minority Member; Fraser, Hargrove, Rockefeller, Spanel, Stevens and Swecker.
Staff: Karen Epps (786-7424)
Background: A person 15 years of age or older must purchase a fishing license from the
Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) prior to fishing in saltwater or freshwater, unless fishing
for albacore tuna, carp, crayfish, and smelt. The temporary combination license allows the holder
to fish for fish, shellfish, and seaweed from both saltwater and freshwater for one to five
consecutive days.
For one day, the fee is $7 for residents and $14 for nonresidents. The fee for two days is $10 for
residents and $20 for nonresidents. For three days, the fee is $13 for residents and $26 for
nonresidents. The fee for four days is $15 for residents and $30 for nonresidents. For five days,
the fee is $17 for residents and $34 for nonresidents.
Summary of Bill: Active duty military personnel serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces may purchase a temporary combination fishing license at the resident rate.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on January 17, 2008.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: PRO: This would provide an opportunity for our active military to enjoy Washington's outdoors while they are stationed here. In time of war, this is a great thing to do to honor our military. The suggestion for this bill came from a veteran.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Senator Roach, prime sponsor; Mike Partridge, Veterans Legislative Coalition; John E. Lee, Washington Department of Veterans Affairs.