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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2713

HB 2713: Compost procurement and use

Encouraging compost procurement and use.

Summary

  • Requires state agencies and local governments to use compost products in government-funded projects, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Encourages local governments that provide residential compost services to enter into a purchasing agreement with their compost processor to buy back finished compost products for use in government projects or on government land.
  • Creates a three-year compost reimbursement pilot program for farming operations to receive reimbursement for 50 percent of certain purchases, transportation, equipment, spreading, and labor costs up to $10,000 per year, with priority given to small farming operations.
  • Requires the Department of Agriculture to manage the reimbursement pilot program.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2713), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 16, 2020
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2020
  5. Partly vetoedApr 2, 2020
  6. LawApr 2, 2020
Prime sponsor
Amy Walen (D-48)
Introduced
January 20, 2020 in the House
Last action
April 2, 2020
Session law
Chapter 290, Laws of 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2713, ESHB 2713

AN ACT Relating to encouraging compost procurement and use;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Amy Walen (D-48)

10 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bruce Chandler R-15Larry Springer D-45Joel Kretz R-7Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Brian Blake D-19Beth Doglio D-22Lauren Davis D-32Alex Ramel D-40Roger Goodman D-45Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2713
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican40001
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2713
48 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28010
Republican20000
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 9, 2020
Version voted on: ESHB 2713
95 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican38102
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Nay (1)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESHB 2713)
  2. Chapter 290, 2020 Laws PV. (ESHB 2713)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (ESHB 2713)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 2713)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 2713)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 2713)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2713)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 2713)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 1; excused, 0. (ESHB 2713)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2713)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 2713)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 2713)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 2713)
  14. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESHB 2713)
  15. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2713)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 2713)
  17. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 2713)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESHB 2713)
  19. ENET - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 2713)
  20. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESHB 2713)
  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 2713)
  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 2713)
  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 2713)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 2713)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 2713)
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 2713)
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  30. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by State Government & Tribal Relations. (ESHB 2713)
  31. APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by State Government & Tribal Relations.
  32. Referred to Appropriations. (ESHB 2713)
  33. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 2713)
  34. SGOV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. Referred to Appropriations.
  36. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

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