Referred to Committee on Natural Resources.
Outdoor recreation is increasingly important to the citizens of the state of Washington.
A large number of outdoor recreation licenses, permits, and use fees are required in Washington state from multiple governmental agencies. These licenses, permits, and use fees are not coordinated in any manner, which is often confusing and inconvenient to outdoor recreation enthusiasts. A uniform outdoor recreation permitting system will provide better service to the citizens of the state by simplifying the procedure for participating in outdoor recreation. Therefore, it is the intent of the legislature that state agencies involved in outdoor recreation cooperate to develop and implement a uniform outdoor recreation permitting system. The committee, in cooperation with the parks and recreation commission, the fish and wildlife commission, and any other interested state agencies, shall develop and implement a uniform outdoor recreation permitting system.