SENATE BILL REPORT

                            HB 2661

                    AS OF FEBRUARY 12, 1994

Brief Description:  Extending the time for filing and sending notice for crop liens for furnishing work or labor.

SPONSORS: Representatives Hansen and Rayburn

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

Staff:  Bob Lee (786‑7404)

Hearing Dates:

BACKGROUND:

A person with a crop lien established by state law for those who furnish work or labor upon the land used to grow the crop must file a lien statement with the Department of Licensing.  The lien must be filed after the commencement of the work or labor and within 20 days of the cessation of the work or labor.

SUMMARY:

The period during which a crop lien for work or labor must be filed with the Department of Licensing is extended by 10 days.  It must now be filed within 30 days of the cessation of the work or labor.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested