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Committee clears executive actions: two license‑fee and river‑use measures advance
Summary
The Senate Fish and Game Committee approved executive actions on HB372 (Upland GameBird license fee revisions) and HB762 (biennial river‑use report), plus several confirmations and appointments; vote tallies were recorded and the items were carried to the Senate floor.
The Senate Fish and Game Committee handled a series of executive actions at the top of its agenda and advanced multiple items to the floor.
House Bill 372 (Upland GameBird Enhancement Program) — Committee discussion focused on the purpose of modest fee increases and where the revenue is directed. FWP staff clarified that the increases are targeted to the Upland GameBird Enhancement account rather than the large general license account. Roll-call: 8 yes, 3 no. HB372 will move to the floor with concurrence.
House Bill 762 (river‑use reporting) — The measure requires FWP to produce a biennial river‑use report (May 15–Sept 15 counts by stretch and watercraft type), funds the new report from the state park account and included a house amendment creating a new account with an appropriation (committee cited $2,600,000 in the house amendment). Roll-call: 8 yes, 3 no. HB762 moves to the floor.
Resolutions SR17 and SR51 (confirmation of board appointments) were passed by voice votes and moved to the Senate floor with proxies noted; SR84 (FWP director confirmation hearing) was held for testimony (see separate story).
Other committee business: EAs for several bills (HB899, HB897, HB932) were taken later in the session and respective outcomes are recorded; sponsors will carry these measures to the floor with committee amendments as noted.
Vote details and outcomes are on the public record in committee minutes.
