SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6768

BYSenators Owen, Matson, Warnke, Newhouse, Vognild, Rasmussen and Sutherland

Requiring progress reports on the recreational fisheries enhancement plan.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 31, 1990

Majority Report:     Do pass.

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

Senate Staff:Ross Antipa (786-7413)

                February 9, 1990

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 8, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Fisheries introduced a new plan for the enhancement of recreational fishing in October of 1989.

The plan does not include a specific timetable for reporting on the progress and needs of the program.

SUMMARY:

The director shall provide a progress report on July 1 of each year on the programs that are implemented.  On November 1 of each year, the director shall report on a number of specifics that were omitted from the original plan related to:  accountability, costs, ways of measuring progress, and time lines for completion of plan goals.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:   none

Fiscal Note:    none requested

Senate Committee - Testified:   Jim King, Washington Sports Council (pro); Lew Holcomb, Pac Sal Sports Council (pro); Ed Manary, Department of Fisheries (pro)