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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5972

SB 5972: Seeds, agency procurement of

Concerning the procurement of seeds by state agencies.

Summary

  • Obligates state agencies, when purchasing certain seed in a lot or lots that exceed 40 pounds, to require suppliers of the seed to ensure the identity and purity of the seed through appropriate testing performed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture or by another state that has federally approved standards and procedures to ensure the identify and purity of seed.
  • Requires state agencies to include in all contracts for purchasing of certain seed the agency's expectations for the germination or viability of the seed as an essential element of the supplier's performance pursuant to the contract.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5972), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 13, 2015
  2. Out of committeeFeb 20, 2015
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 2015
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mark Schoesler (R-9)
Introduced
February 13, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Versions
SB 5972, SSB 5972

AN ACT Relating to procurement of seeds by state agencies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Schoesler (R-9)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Brian Hatfield D-19Judy Warnick R-13

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 9, 2015
Version voted on: SSB 5972
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24000
Republican25000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5972)
  2. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5972)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5972)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5972)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5972)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5972)
  7. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5972)
  8. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5972)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5972)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5972)
  11. AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5972)
  12. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (SSB 5972)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5972)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5972)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5972)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5972)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5972)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  21. AWRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5972)
  22. AWRD - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development.

SB 5972 in other sessions

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