SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5060

BYSenators Smith, Rasmussen, Amondson, Thorsness and Sutherland

Providing free steelhead punchcards for persons over seventy years old.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 23, 1989; January 16, 1990

Senate Staff:Ross Antipa (786-7413)

AS OF JANUARY 10, 1990

BACKGROUND:

All persons who fish for steelhead trout must possess a valid steelhead punchcard, which has an annual cost of $15.

Senior citizens who are currently receiving free fishing licenses would appreciate receiving free steelhead punchcards.

SUMMARY:

Persons over the age of 70, who are eligible for a free fishing license, are eligible to receive a free steelhead punchcard.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available