SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2942

BYRepresentatives R. King, Ballard, R. Meyers, Rayburn, McLean, Bowman, Peery, Basich, P. King, Scott, Cole, Crane, Rasmussen, O'Brien, Hine and Dellwo

Requiring progress reports on the recreational fisheries enhancement plan.

House Committe on Fisheries & Wildlife

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 19, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Amondson, Vice Chairman; Barr, Benitz, Kreidler, Owen, Patterson, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Ross Antipa (786-7413)

                  February 19, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, FEBRUARY 19, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Fisheries introduced a new plan for the enhancement of recreational fishing in October of 1989.

The plan does not include a specific timetable for reporting on the progress and needs of the program.

SUMMARY:

The director shall provide a progress report on July 1 of each year on the programs that are implemented.  On November 1 of each year, the director shall report on a number of specifics that were omitted from the original plan related to:  accountability, costs, ways of measuring progress, and time lines for completion of plan goals.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: No one