SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5306

BYSenators Metcalf and Owen

Pertaining to the sale of salmon and salmon parts.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 24, 1989; February 13, 1989

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5306 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass and be referred to Committee on Ways & Means.

      Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; DeJarnatt, Kreidler, Owen, Sutherland.

Senate Staff:Vic Moon (786-7469)

                  February 14, 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES, FEBRUARY 13, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Fisheries disposes of salmon eggs and salmon in the round primarily by means of sale.  Funds from the sale of eggs and carcasses goes into the state general fund. 

SUMMARY:

Money from the sale of salmon or salmon parts (eggs) shall be placed in a separate account of the state treasurer and will be subject to legislative appropriation.  The monies will be used for the benefit of volunteer fisheries enhancement programs which are set forth in Chapter 75.52 RCW.

EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE:

The monies will be used for all salmon enhancement programs.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available

Senate Committee - Testified: Ed Manary, Department of Fisheries; Tomi Maki, Grays Harbor Gillnet Association; Bob Lake, Willapa Harbor Gillnet Association; Steve Arbaugh, Puget Sound Gillnet Association