SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5881
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, March 4, 2015
Title: An act relating to providing a group fishing permit for certain programs for at-risk youth.
Brief Description: Providing a group fishing permit for certain programs for at-risk youth.
Sponsors: Senators Pearson, Chase and Hasegawa.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Natural Resources & Parks: 2/18/15, 2/19/15 [DP].
Passed Senate: 3/04/15, 47-0.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES & PARKS |
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Pearson, Chair; Dansel, Vice Chair; Hatfield, Ranking Minority Member; Chase, Hewitt, McAuliffe and Warnick.
Staff: Bonnie Kim (786-7316)
Background: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is responsible for issuing hunting and fishing licenses at fees set in statute. The fees are generally set at a rate for an adult state resident, an elevated rate for a non-state resident, and a reduced rate for a youth participant or resident senior. Reduced rate licenses are also available to individuals with certain disabilities, certain veterans, and for group or combination licenses and permits.
Summary of Bill: When issuing a group fishing permit, WDFW must provide, at no charge, any applicable catch record cards. WDFW must issue a group fishing permit on a seasonal basis to a state or local agency, or nonprofit organization operating a program for at-risk youth.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
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 bill will encourage at-risk youth to fish and appreciate our resources in the future.
Persons Testifying: PRO: Senator Pearson, prime sponsor.