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SB 5540 - 2003-04
Allowing seed testing fees to increase in excess of the fiscal growth factor set out in chapter 43.135 RCW.
Sponsors: Sheahan, Rasmussen
Companion Bill: HB 1126
Bill History

2003 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jan 29
First reading, referred to Agriculture. (View Original Bill)
Feb 11
Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the Senate Committee on govenment at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 27
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on govenment at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 3
AG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 11
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 13
1st substitute bill substituted (AG 03). (View 1st Substitute)
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 15
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Apr 27
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2003 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jun 4
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2003 2ND SPECIAL SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jun 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

2004 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Jan 12
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 28
Senate Rules "X" file.
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Fiscal Note
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