SENATE BILL REPORT

                                    SB 5007

                            AS OF JANUARY 16, 1991

Brief Description:  Extending processor liens to producers of milk.

SPONSORS:Senators Barr, Gaspard, Anderson, Newhouse, Bailey, Hansen, Bauer and Conner.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & WATER RESOURCES

Staff:  John Stuhlmiller (786‑7446)

Hearing Dates:January 17, 1991

BACKGROUND:

The list of agricultural commodities covered by the processor lien statute does not specifically include dairy products.  The current legal matter involving dairy producers and the Foremost Dairy has raised the issue of whether dairy products are covered by the statute.

SUMMARY:

The definition of agricultural products for purposes of the processor lien is modified to specifically include dairy products.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested