HB 1562-S - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 3RD SUB)

Requires the Washington food policy forum to: (1) Build on the work of the forum, that was temporarily established in the 2016 supplemental omnibus operating appropriations act, to develop recommendations to advance certain food system goals; and

(2) Coordinate with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies, tribes, and nongovernmental organizations to avoid duplication of effort.

Gives responsibility to the director of the state conservation commission for appointing participating members of the forum.

Expires July 1, 2019.