SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5061

BYSenators Smith, DeJarnatt, Metcalf, Benitz and Rasmussen

Excepting smelt from personal use license requirements.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 16, 1989

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5061 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.

      Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Amondson, Vice Chairman; Benitz, DeJarnatt, Kreidler, Owen.

Senate Staff:Vic Moon (786-7469)

                  January 18, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, JANUARY 16, 1989

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.

EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:

Albacore is added to smelt as an exempt fish and an emergency clause is added.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested January 10, 1989

Senate Committee - Testified: Barbara Larsen (pro); Ed Manary, Department of Fisheries (con); Phil Anderson, Charter Boat Association (pro)