Bill No.: SF0045 Drafter: LGC
LSO No.: 14LSO-0162 Effective Date: 7/1/2014
Enrolled Act No.: SEA0025
Chapter No.: CH0028
Prime Sponsor: Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee
Catch Title: Game and fish department-general fund budget requests.
Subject: Game and fish department funding.
Summary/Major Elements:
· Under current law, the game and fish department annually submits a budget request to receive general fund monies to support sensitive species and nongame programs. All other programs are funded through federal funds and license fees.
· This bill adds the grizzly bear management program and employee health insurance costs to the list of programs for which the department may seek general fund monies.