03/31/1999 01:18 PM House RES

HB 109 - GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                
CO-CHAIR OGAN brought before the committee House Bill No. 109, "An                                                              
Act relating to management of fish and game in Glacier Bay National                                                             
Park and Preserve and navigable waters."  He reminded listeners                                                                 
that there had been a public hearing and that public testimony was                                                              
closed.  He noted that there was a proposed committee substitute                                                                
(CS) [version 1-LS0501\I, Utermohle, 3/29/99].                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                
Number 2778                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
REPRESENTATIVE BARNES made a motion to move the proposed CS for HB
 from the committee with individual recommendations and the                                                                  
attached fiscal note(s); she asked unanimous consent.                                                                           
                                                                                                                                
CO-CHAIR OGAN, as sponsor of the legislation, explained that the                                                                
proposed CS simply adds the findings of the legislature in Section                                                              
1.  In addition, to address concerns, Section 3 [page 3, line 15],                                                              
adds the phrase, "that is in conflict", so that it reads, "that is                                                              
in conflict with a state statute or regulation regarding management                                                             
of fish or game within the park or preserve."  He said, "Basically,                                                             
we're not allowing ... our local fish and wildlife protection to                                                                
enforce anything that's in conflict with the federal regs.  So, I                                                               
think it cleans it up a little bit and addresses some of their                                                                  
concerns."                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
CO-CHAIR OGAN asked whether there was any objection to the motion.                                                              
There being no objection, CSHB 109(RES) moved from the House                                                                    
Resources Standing Committee.