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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5959

SB 5959: Livestock identification

Revising livestock identification law.

Summary

  • Increases the number of members on the Livestock Identification Advisory Committee from six to twelve.
  • Specifies certain provisions for brand record renewal.
  • Creates a certified livestock inspector program.
  • Changes certain types of fees for livestock inspection.
  • Provides an expiration date for certain provisions.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5959), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedFeb 19, 2019
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2019
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 2019
  4. Passed HouseApr 11, 2019
  5. GovernorApr 19, 2019
  6. LawApr 19, 2019
Prime sponsor
Judy Warnick (R-13)
Introduced
February 19, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
April 19, 2019
Session law
Chapter 92, Laws of 2019
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5959, ESSB 5959

AN ACT Relating to livestock identification;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Judy Warnick (R-13)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5959
43 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27002
Republican16202
How each member voted

Nay (2)

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5959
84 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50601
Republican34601
How each member voted

Yea (84)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019. (ESSB 5959)
  2. Chapter 92, 2019 Laws. (ESSB 5959)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5959)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5959)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5959)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5959)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5959)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5959)
  9. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESSB 5959)
  10. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5959)
  11. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5959)
  12. Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESSB 5959)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5959)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5959)
  15. RDAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5959)
  16. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 5959)
  17. First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources. (ESSB 5959)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5959)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESSB 5959)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5959)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5959)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5959)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5959)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5959)
  28. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5959)
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 5959 in other sessions

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