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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5263

SB 5263: Seeds, agency procurement of

Concerning the procurement of seeds by state agencies.

Summary

  • Specifies that state agencies must require suppliers of seed to ensure the identity and purity of the seed when purchasing seed through a contract over $2,500 in value.
  • Requires state agencies to include the agency's expectations for the germination or viability of the seed in contracts over $2,500 in value.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5263), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2017
  3. Passed SenateFeb 27, 2017
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Judy Warnick (R-13)
Introduced
January 18, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Versions
SB 5263, ESSB 5263

AN ACT Relating to procurement of seeds by state agencies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Judy Warnick (R-13)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5263
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted
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History

  1. On motion, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks. (ESSB 5263)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5263)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5263)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5263)
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5263)
  6. Placed on Rules White Sheet. (ESSB 5263)
  7. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5263)
  8. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5263)
  9. AGNR - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5263)
  10. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5263)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5263)
  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5263)
  13. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5263)
  14. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5263)
  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5263)
  17. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  18. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5263)
  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  20. AWTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5263)
  21. AWTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  22. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development.

SB 5263 in other sessions

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