SENATE 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

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 22, 1988; February 23, 1988

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Smith, Vice Chairman; Barr, Benitz, DeJarnatt, Rinehart.

Senate Staff:Vic Moon (786-7469)

                  February 24, 1988

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, FEBRUARY 23, 1988

BACKGROUND:

The Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force came into existence 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.  Delegates have the duty to report to their legislatures and congressional delegations on means of protecting and fostering Pacific Ocean fishing.  Delegates may attend no more than four meetings per year.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested

Appointments by Legislature Required:     Two members of the Senate and two members of the House of Representatives appointed by Speaker and President.

Senate Committee - Testified: Representative Haugen, sponsor (for); Ed Manary, Department of Fisheries (for); Steve Arbaugh, Puget Sound Gillnet Association (for)