FINAL 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.

C 98 L 15

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Providing a group fishing permit for certain programs for at-risk youth.

Sponsors: Senators Pearson, Chase and Hasegawa.

Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Parks

House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources

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: 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.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate

47

0

House

97

0

Effective:

July 24, 2015