SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5059

BYSenators Smith, Rasmussen, Metcalf, Benitz, Amondson, Anderson, Thorsness and Sutherland

Providing for a steelhead punchcard for persons under age fifteen.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 23, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass.

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

Senate Staff:Ross Antipa (786-7413)

                  January 18, 1990

AS PASSED SENATE, JANUARY 17, 1990

BACKGROUND:

All persons who fish for steelhead trout must possess a valid steelhead punchcard for a fee of $15.  The punchcard has a 30 fish catch limit.  Persons purchasing other licenses, tags, stamps, and punchcards between April 1 and June 1 may receive a $5 credit towards their purchase by turning in their steelhead punchcard to an authorized dealer.

SUMMARY:

Persons under age 15 may purchase a steelhead punchcard.  The fee is $5 and the punchcard is limited to five fish.  The $5 credit, available to persons over 15, is not available to those under age 15.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    yes

Fiscal Note:      available

Effective Date:May 1, 1990

Senate Committee - Testified: FOR:  Senator Linda Smith; Jenene Fenton, WDW