SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5063

BYSenators Smith, Rasmussen and Metcalf

Repealing provisions for personal use fishing licenses.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 16, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

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

Senate Staff:Vic Moon (786-7469)

                  January 18, 1989

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

Senate Hearing Date(s):

Senate Staff:Charles Langen (786-7715)

AS OF FEBRUARY 13, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The personal use food fish license for recreational fishermen was established in 1988.  Fees for the license are $3 for residents and $9 for non-residents.  Revenue from the license is placed in the state general fund.

SUMMARY:

The requirements for personal use food fish licenses are repealed.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available

Senate Committee - Testified: ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES:  Barbara Larsen (pro); Ed Manary, Department of Fisheries (con)