FINAL BILL REPORT

                 SHB 1741

                         C 2 L 95 E2

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Providing moneys for wine and wine grape research.

Sponsors: House Committee on Agriculture & Ecology (originally sponsored by Representatives Chandler and Mastin).

House Committee on Agriculture & Ecology

House Committee on Appropriations

Senate Committee on Agriculture & Agricultural Trade & Development

Background:  The operating budget for the 1995-97 biennium dedicates $525,000 of the appropriation made to Washington State University (WSU) to wine and wine grape research.  The dedicated portion of the appropriation lapses unless this bill is enacted.

Summary:  The legislature provides its intent to fund wine and wine grape research at WSU during the 1995-97 biennium.

Votes on Final Passage:

House     89 5

First Special Session

House     83 11

Senate    47 0

Effective:  August 24, 1995