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JOINT MEMORIAL · 1997–98 SESSION

SJM 8028: Mexico's apple import duty

Petitioning for assistance to help remove the 101.1% import duty placed on apples by Mexico.

Summary

  • The Washington State Legislature requests that President Clinton, Congress and the United States Trade Representative take all necessary actions to persuade Mexico to remove its current 101.1 percent preliminary duty on red and golden delicious apples, and ensure that Washington apples remain competitive in Mexican markets.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJM 8028), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 1998
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Filed
Prime sponsor
George Sellar (R-12)
Introduced
February 2, 1998 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 1998
Companion bill
HJM 4038

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: George Sellar (R-12)

5 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Alex Deccio R-14Irv Newhouse R-15Margarita Prentice D-11Ray Schow R-30

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

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SJM 8028 in other sessions

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