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