FINAL BILL REPORT

HCR 4402

BYRepresentatives Basich, Haugen, S. Wilson, Sutherland, Sayan, K. Wilson, Spanel, Meyers, Hargrove, P. King and Jacobsen

Establishing Pacific Fisheries Task Force.

House Committe on Natural Resources

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

AS PASSED LEGISLATURE

BACKGROUND:

The Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force was created in 1985.  Its membership consists of two representatives and two senators from each member state.  To date, the legislative bodies in California, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska have passed resolutions for joining the task force.  Washington and Hawaii have pending legislation.

The task force serves as a clearinghouse for information regarding fishing in the Pacific Ocean.  It also asks delegates to report their findings to their state legislators and congressional members.

SUMMARY:

The speaker of the Washington House of Representatives and the president of the Senate shall each appoint two members to attend meetings of the Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force.

Washington delegates must report back to the Legislature and to the congressional delegation on means of protecting and fostering Pacific Ocean fishing.  Delegates may attend no more than four meetings per year.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 91   1

      Senate    41     8