Heads up on a couple bills introduced in the state senate and state house. Policy cutoff is next Friday meaning these bills in theory have to be have a hearing and be moved from the policy committee before 5pm on the 22nd.

SB 5786 - Requiring certain information in commercial fishing guide license applications.

Makes changes to the guide application, requires $300k general liability coverage, current first aid/CPR and more.

HB 1896 - Enhancing compliance with the responsibilities of fishing guides.

Adds a new section to RCW 77.15 and prescribes penalties.