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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2ESSB 5150

SB 5150: Beef commission

Concerning the beef commission's levied assessment. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning the beef commission.)

Summary

  • Increases, incrementally, the Washington State Beef Commission's (Commission) levied assessment on Washington cattle to $2.50 per head between July 1, 2024, and January 1, 2026.
  • Exempts the sale of calves identified with green tags from the assessment increases.
  • Allows producers and owners of cattle to request a refund of a certain portion of the assessment.
  • Provides that the Commission may fund, conduct, or otherwise participate in scientific research related to beef.

From the Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (2ESSB 5150), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2023
  3. Passed SenateMar 2, 2023
  4. Passed HouseFeb 29, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 18, 2024
  6. LawMar 18, 2024
Prime sponsor
Sharon Shewmake (D-42)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
March 18, 2024
Session law
Chapter 155, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5150, 2ESSB 5150

AN ACT Relating to the beef commission's levied assessment;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Sharon Shewmake (D-42)

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2023
Version voted on: 2ESSB 5150
37 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27200
Republican101000
How each member voted
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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 17, 2024
Version voted on: 2ESSB 5150
33 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27101
Republican61400
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed February 29, 2024
Version voted on: 2ESSB 5150
92 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55003
Republican37003
How each member voted

Yea (92)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 4, 2024
Version voted on: 2ESSB 5150
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (2ESSB 5150)
  2. Chapter 155, 2024 Laws. (2ESSB 5150)
  3. Governor signed. (2ESSB 5150)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2ESSB 5150)
  5. Speaker signed. (2ESSB 5150)
  6. President signed. (2ESSB 5150)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESSB 5150)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (2ESSB 5150)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 6. (2ESSB 5150)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 5150)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (2ESSB 5150)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2ESSB 5150)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2ESSB 5150)
  14. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Agriculture & Natural Resources. (2ESSB 5150)
  15. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (2ESSB 5150)
  16. Referred to Appropriations. (2ESSB 5150)
  17. AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2ESSB 5150)
  18. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (2ESSB 5150)
  19. First reading, referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources. (2ESSB 5150)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2ESSB 5150)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 5150)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESSB 5150)
  23. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2ESSB 5150)
  24. Rules suspended. (2ESSB 5150)
  25. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (2ESSB 5150)
  26. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2ESSB 5150)
  27. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2ESSB 5150)
  28. First reading, referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources. (2ESSB 5150)
  29. Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2ESSB 5150)
  30. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2ESSB 5150)
  31. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2ESSB 5150)
  32. 1st substitute bill substituted. (2ESSB 5150)
  33. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  34. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2ESSB 5150)
  35. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  36. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2ESSB 5150)
  37. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  38. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2ESSB 5150)
  39. Minority; without recommendation. (2ESSB 5150)
  40. Minority; do not pass. (2ESSB 5150)
  41. Minority; do not pass.
  42. Minority; without recommendation.
  43. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  44. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
  45. Prefiled for introduction.

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