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HB 1556 - 2007-08
Designating the Walla Walla sweet onion as the official Washington state vegetable.
Sponsors: Walsh, M., Grant, Haler, Sells, Springer, O'Brien, Seaquist, Ahern, Takko, Williams, Ericks, Roberts, Strow, Linville, Ormsby, McDermott
Bill History

2007 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE HOUSE

Jan 22
First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. (View Original Bill)
Jan 30
Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 10:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
SGTA - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Feb 2
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 8
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 14
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 15
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.
Mar 15
Public hearing and executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Economic Development at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 19
ARED - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 23
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Apr 3
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 5
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 3; absent, 1; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 10
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 10
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 16
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 20
Governor signed.
Chapter 137, 2007 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/22/2007.
Available Documents
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