SENATE BILL REPORT

SCR 8424

BYSenators Metcalf, Smith and Rasmussen

Participating in the Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 25, 1988

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended.

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

Senate Staff:Vic Moon (786-7469)

                  January 26, 1988

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, JANUARY 25, 1988

BACKGROUND:

The Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force was established in 1985.  Its membership consists of two representatives and two senators from each member state.  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.  The task force is modeled after the Western States Forestry Task Force of which Washington is a member.

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 and shall report to the Joint Select Committee on Marine Resources.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED COMMITTEE AMENDMENT:

The Legislature appointees will come from each of the four caucuses.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Appointments by Legislature Required:     The President of the Senate appoints two members and the Speaker of the House appoints two members.

Senate Committee - Testified: Ed Manary, Department of Fisheries