FINAL BILL REPORT
SB 5881
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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 |