FINAL BILL REPORT

SSB 5348

                              C 172 L 89

BYSenate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Senator Owen)

Relating to the regulating of fishing.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

House Committe on Fisheries & Wildlife

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Commercial bottom trawling for food fish and shellfish often disturbs the water bottom and can negatively affect commercial and recreational fishing opportunities.

SUMMARY:

Commercial bottom trawling for food fish and shellfish is unlawful in all areas of the Hood Canal south of the mouth of the canal, in the central Puget Sound east of Whidbey and Camano Islands, and in all Sound areas south of a line drawn from Foulweather Bluff to Double Bluff.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

     Senate   43    5

     House 94  3

EFFECTIVE:July 23, 1989