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Committee hears bill to allow shrimp‑trawl licenses to convert to pot licenses; agency backs transition but flags mandatory conversion amendment
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill 5076 would create a limited‑entry Puget Sound non‑spot shrimp pot license and allow voluntary conversions from shrimp trawl licenses; Department of Fish and Wildlife supports the voluntary mechanism but warned an amendment mandating conversion on sale or death could harm current trawl license holders.
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard testimony March 19 on Substitute Senate Bill 5076, which would create a limited‑entry Puget Sound non‑spot shrimp pot commercial fishing license and provide a mechanism for shrimp trawl license holders to convert their quota to pot gear.
Rebecca Lewis, committee staff, said existing Puget Sound shrimp commercial licenses are limited entry and that SB 5076 defines “non‑spot shrimp” consistent with current WDFW rule, establishes the new license and aligns fees with current shrimp license fees. The bill limits…
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