HOUSE BILL REPORT

ESCR 8406

As Amended by the House

BYSenators Owen, DeJarnatt, Lee, Bottiger, Kreidler, Rinehart, Bluechel, Moore and Conner

Creating joint committee on marine and ocean resources.

House Committe on Natural Resources

Majority Report:  Do pass with amendment.  (16)

      Signed by Representatives Sutherland, Chair; K. Wilson, Vice Chair; Amondson, Basich, Beck, Belcher, Bumgarner, Cole, Hargrove, Haugen, R. King, Meyers, Sayan, Schmidt, Spanel and S. Wilson.

House Staff:Bill Koss (786-7129)

AS PASSED HOUSE APRIL 16, 1987

BACKGROUND:

The Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force came into existence in 1985.  Its membership consists of two representatives and two senators from each member state.  To date, the legislative bodies in California, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska have passed resolutions for joining the task force.  Washington and Hawaii have pending legislation.

The task force serves as a clearinghouse for information regarding fishing in the Pacific Ocean.  It also asks delegates to report their findings to their state legislators and congressional members.

SUMMARY:

The speaker of the Washington House of Representatives and the president of the Senate shall each appoint two members to attend meetings of the Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force.  Delegates have the duty to report to their legislatures and congressional delegations on means of protecting and fostering Pacific Ocean fishing.  Delegates may attend no more than four meetings per year.

Fiscal Note:      Not Requested.

House Committee ‑ Testified For:    None Presented.

House Committee - Testified Against:      None Presented.

House Committee - Testimony For:    None Presented.

House Committee - Testimony Against:      None Presented.