EFFECT:   Reduces the State Wildlife Account appropriation at the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) by the amount assumed in the underlying budget to be supported by proposed legislation increasing WDFW license fees. Replaces this amount, as well as the amount assumed in the non-appropriated Columbia River Recreational Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement Program Account, with General Fund--State.

FISCAL IMPACT: Increases General Fund - State by $8,375,000. Decreases State Wildlife Account - State by $6,872,000. Net increase of $1,503,000 to appropriated amounts.