SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6388
BYSenators DeJarnatt, Smith, Benitz, Halsan, McMullen, Stratton, Bauer, Anderson, Zimmerman and Owen
Providing that a personal use license is not required for smelt.
Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources
Senate Hearing Date(s):February 1, 1988; February 2, 1988
Majority Report: Do pass.
Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Smith, Vice Chairman; DeJarnatt, Kreidler, Owen, Rinehart.
Senate Staff:Ross Antipa (786-7413)
February 12, 1988
AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 11, 1988
BACKGROUND:
A personal use license is required for all persons over the age of fifteen who fish for, take, or possess food fish for personal use in state waters or offshore waters.
Some smelt fishermen do not feel that they should have to purchase a personal use license to conduct their sport.
SUMMARY:
Smelt fishermen are not required to have a personal use license.
Appropriation: none
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: requested January 26, 1988
Senate Committee - Testified: Barbara Larson, Castle Rock City Council; Joe Blum, Department of Fisheries; Barry Jenkins, Trout Unlimited; Phil Anderson, Washington State Charter Boats