SENATE BILL REPORT

SSB 5641

BYSenate Committee on Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Senators Stratton, McDonald and DeJarnatt; by request of Department of Game)

Extending time limit for game department policy for issuance of specified fishing license.

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 5, 1987

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5641 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.

      Signed by Senators Owen, Chairman; DeJarnatt, Vice Chairman; Barr, Craswell, Patterson, Stratton.

Senate Staff:Ross Antipa (786-7413)

                  March 20, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 19, 1987

BACKGROUND:

Current law, adopted in 1985, allowed the Game Commission to adopt a policy of charging fees for fishing licenses of persons over the age of 70.

The authority of the commission to adopt fees for senior fishing licenses expired on January 1, 1986.

SUMMARY:

The authority of the Game Commission to adopt senior fishing license fees is extended to January 31, 1988.

The Game Commission may adopt a policy of voluntary contributions by senior citizens to the game fund.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Rich Poelker, Department of Game