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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2561

HB 2561: Atmsphr contrl fruit storage

Modifying regulations for controlled atmosphere storage of fruit.

Summary

  • Gala and Jonagold varieties of apples need to be in controlled atmosphere storage for at least 45 days before they can be classified as having been stored in controlled atmosphere storage. For other varieties, the minimum length of time remains at 90 days.

From the Senate Bill Report (HB 2561), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1994
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 4, 1994
  4. Passed SenateMar 1, 1994
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 21, 1994
Prime sponsor
Margaret Rayburn (D-15)
Introduced
January 17, 1994 in the House
Last action
March 21, 1994
Session law
Chapter 23, Laws of 1994

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Margaret Rayburn (D-15)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Judith Roland D-31

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 4, 1994
Version voted on: EHB 2561
91 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58014
Republican33002
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Absent (1)

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Senate · Final Passage

March 1, 1994
Version voted on: EHB 2561
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28000
Republican20001
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

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HB 2561 in other sessions

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