SENATE BILL REPORT

                                    SB 6429

                            AS OF JANUARY 30, 1992

Brief Description:  Eliminating additional operators on Puget Sound gill net salmon licenses.

SPONSORS: Senators Metcalf, Vognild and Rasmussen

SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES

Staff:  Ross Antipa (786‑7413)

Hearing Dates: February 3, 1992

BACKGROUND:

Additional operators may fish commercially on licensed fishing vessels in Washington State.

Some Puget Sound commercial gillnet salmon licensees would like to eliminate the provision for additional operators.

SUMMARY:

Puget Sound gillnet salmon licenses may not be operated by additional operators.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested