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2007 Senate Bill 5401: Licensing Christmas tree growers.
Introduced by Sen. Marilyn Rasmussen, (D-Eatonville) (D) on January 18, 2007
To require Christmas tree growers to obtain a State license to operate. The licenses shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Any fees created from this act must be deposited into the State’s Christmas Tree Account and can only be spent on the Washington Christmas Tree Program. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development Committee on January 18, 2007
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 24, 2007
Amendment offered by Sen. Marilyn Rasmussen, (D-Eatonville) (D) on March 7, 2007
To make certain exemptions to the original bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 7, 2007
Received in the House on March 9, 2007
Referred to the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on March 9, 2007
Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 29, 2007
Amendment offered by Rep. Judy Warnick (Grant) (R) on April 4, 2007
To remove reference to two specific Christmas tree
associations. Requires the Agriculture Director to consider
names submitted for advisory committee service by Christmas
tree growers and by established associations having members in
the state.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on April 4, 2007
Received in the Senate on April 14, 2007
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 4, 2007