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2008 House Bill 3313 (Designating coffee as the state beverage)

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  • Introduced by Rep. Barbara Bailey, (R-Oak Harbor) on January 30, 2008, the legislature finds that Washington is well known as the espresso capital of the country and that the coffee industry is a vital part of the Washington state economy, therefore, coffee is designated as the official beverage of the state of Washington.
    • Referred to the House State Government and Tribal Affairs Committee on January 30, 2008.

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Introduced by Rep. Barbara Bailey, (R-Oak Harbor) on January 30, 2008. New Comment

1) The Reason for introduction.... [by Anonymous Citizen on March 12, 2008]
Some students from Snohomish HS, as part of their civics class were charged with creating and submitting a bill to a legislator. This was a bill from them...
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2) LATTE LEGISLATION [by SIDNY on January 30, 2008]
Must be to much caffeine in Olympia. Home grown wine has long been the beverage of choice in this State. How many coffee beans are grown in Washington? Show some class, make wine the State Beverage.
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3) Does it matter [by Anonymous Citizen on February 12, 2008]
Coffee stands are dotted all throught the state. Not just large companies. Does it matter how many coffee beans are grown here? Probably none are, but besides that, many other states have designated beverages that contribute to the economy and represent them well. Who would think of wine first when talking about washington? Exactly, maybe California but not here.
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4) Does it matter [by Anonymous Citizen on February 12, 2008]
Coffee stands are dotted all throught the state. Not just large companies. Does it matter how many coffee beans are grown here? Probably none are, but besides that, many other states have designated beverages that contribute to the economy and represent them well. Who would think of wine first when talking about washington? Exactly, maybe California but not here.
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