2713-S AMH WALE ZOLL 098

  

SHB 2713 - H AMD 1304

By Representative Walen

ADOPTED 02/16/2020

On page 3, line 15, after "processor." insert "Local governments may enter into collective purchasing agreements if doing so is more cost-effective or efficient."

On page 3, line 21, after "waste, or" strike all material through "circumstances" and insert "an amount of food waste that is commensurate with that in the local jurisdiction's curbside collection program"

On page 3, line 22, after "(1)" strike "The" and insert "Subject to amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the"

On page 4, line 32, after "(a)" strike "By" and insert "Between July 1, 2021, and"

On page 4, line 34, after "(b)" strike "By" and insert "Between July 1, 2021, and"

On page 4, line 36, after "(c)" strike "By" and insert "Between July 1, 2021, and"

On page 4, line 39, after "funds" strike "on a first-come, first-served basis"

On page 5, line 1, after "(a)" insert the following

"The department of agriculture must distribute reimbursements in a manner that prioritizes small farming operations as measured by acreage;

(b)"

Reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Provides that funds for the reimbursement project must be distributed in a manner that prioritizes small farming operations, rather than first-come-first-served, and subject to appropriation. Specifies that reimbursement applications may not be filed until July 1 after the fiscal year for which reimbursement is sought. Authorizes local governments to enter into collective purchasing agreements to buy back compost if doing so is more efficient and effective.

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