FINAL BILL REPORT

2SSB 5845

                              C 110 L 90

BYSenate Committee on Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators Bailey, Metcalf, DeJarnatt, Owen, Thorsness, Smitherman, Bauer and McMullen)

Increasing steelhead trout production.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources and Committee on Ways & Means

House Committe on Fisheries & Wildlife

Rereferred House Committee on Appropriations

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Steelhead trout are a highly valued recreational fish and many people would like to enjoy enhanced fishing opportunities for steelhead trout.

The Department of Wildlife has not increased its state funded steelhead program for many years and there is considerable opportunity to increase the production of steelhead trout.

SUMMARY:

The Legislature establishes a production goal of doubling the statewide recreational steelhead trout and resident game fish catch by the year 2000.  The Wildlife Commission shall develop a plan to accomplish a doubling of recreational steelhead and resident game fish catch, and shall submit the plan to the Legislature by December 31, 1990.  The plan shall include recommendations on funding mechanisms and shall contain an economic benefit analysis.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

     Senate   44    0

     House 96  0 (House amended)

     Senate   46    0 (Senate concurred)

EFFECTIVE:June 7, 1990