SB 5886-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Creates the regional fisheries enhancement salmonid recovery account in the state treasury.

     Directs the regional fisheries enhancement group advisory board to conduct a study of federal, state, and local permitting requirements for fisheries enhancement and habitat restoration projects.  The study shall identify redundant, conflicting, or duplicative permitting requirements and rules, and shall make recommendations for streamlining and improving the permitting process.  The results of the study shall be reported to the senate natural resources and parks committee and the house of representatives natural resources committee by November 1, 1997.

     Declares that a surcharge of twenty-five dollars shall also be collected on each fishing guide license and each anadromous game fish buyers license sold in the state.