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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2073

HB 2073: Beef commission

Concerning the beef commission.

Summary

  • Provides that the focus of the Washington State Beef Commission (Beef Commission) shall include the following responsibilities: promotion of the beef industry in a way that showcases the varied aspects of the industry; research and education related to the health and safety of beef; support to the beef industry in the areas of marketing, grading, and standardizing of beef and beef products; and maintaining efforts to increase consumption of beef products.
  • Adds to the list of ways in which the Beef Commission is directed to promote the beef industry, including education of the public in reference to environmental stewardship, and support of programs that benefit the care and well-being of cattle.
  • Adds care and well-being of cattle to the list of subjects to be addressed by the Beef Commission's programs.
  • Directs the Beef Commission to submit to the Legislature a concise yet detailed report of the Beef Commission's activities and expenditures at the end of each fiscal year.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 2073), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2017
  1. IntroducedFeb 10, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 1, 2017
  4. Passed SenateMar 30, 2017
  5. GovernorMay 8, 2017
  6. LawMay 8, 2017
Prime sponsor
Tom Dent (R-13)
Introduced
February 10, 2017 in the House
Last action
May 8, 2017
Session law
Chapter 256, Laws of 2017
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the beef commission;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tom Dent (R-13)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Vincent Buys R-42

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2017
Version voted on: EHB 2073
91 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican41700
How each member voted

Yea (91)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 30, 2017
Version voted on: EHB 2073
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2017. (EHB 2073)
  2. Chapter 256, 2017 Laws. (EHB 2073)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 2073)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 2073)
  5. President signed. (EHB 2073)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 2073)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 2073)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2073)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 2073)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 2073)
  11. AWTE - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2073)
  12. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development. (EHB 2073)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 2073)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2073)
  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2073)
  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 2073)
  17. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 2073)
  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 2073)
  19. AGNR - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2073)
  20. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (EHB 2073)

HB 2073 in other sessions

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