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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5401

SB 5401: Christmas tree growers

Licensing Christmas tree growers.

Summary

  • Requires Christmas tree growers, with certain exceptions, to obtain a license from the Department of Agriculture (Department).
  • Authorizes the Department to adopt rules for inspection and/or certification of Christmas trees and fees for licensure of Christmas tree growers.
  • Authorizes Departmental inspections, certifications, enforcement, licensure, and appointment of an industry advisory committee.

From the House Bill Report (SB 5401), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2007
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 4, 2007
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2007
  6. LawMay 4, 2007
Prime sponsor
Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)
Introduced
January 18, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
May 4, 2007
Session law
Chapter 335, Laws of 2007
Companion bill
HB 1723
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to Christmas tree grower licensure;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Dan Swecker R-20Paull Shin D-21Mark Schoesler R-9Brian Hatfield D-19

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2007
Version voted on: ESB 5401
45 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30002
Republican15101
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 4, 2007
Version voted on: ESB 5401
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 14, 2007
Version voted on: ESB 5401
47 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican15200
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007. (ESB 5401)
  2. Chapter 335, 2007 Laws. (ESB 5401)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 5401)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 5401)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 5401)
  6. President signed. (ESB 5401)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5401)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESB 5401)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESB 5401)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5401)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5401)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5401)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5401)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5401)
  15. AGNR - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5401)
  16. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (ESB 5401)
  17. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (ESB 5401)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5401)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5401)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESB 5401)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5401)
  22. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESB 5401)
  23. ARED - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5401)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5401)
  25. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development. (ESB 5401)

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