SENATE BILL REPORT

                            SB 6390

                    AS OF JANUARY 25, 1994

Brief Description:  Relating to proposals to reinstate salmon and steelhead in the Tilton and Cowlitz rivers.

SPONSORS: Senators Haugen, Oke and Snyder

SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

Staff:  Ross Antipa (786‑7413)

Hearing Dates: February 4, 1994

BACKGROUND:

Legislation passed in 1985 mandated the development of  proposals to reinstate anadromous fish into the Tilton and upper Cowlitz Rivers.  The Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife have completed the studies and have developed the proposals.

SUMMARY:

The section specifying the development of proposals to reinstate fish runs in the Tilton and upper Cowlitz Rivers is repealed.  The studies and proposals have been developed.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested