FINAL BILL REPORT

                   SB 5659

                          C 363 L 97

                      Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Regulating the beef commission.

Sponsors:  Senator Morton.

Senate Committee on Agriculture & Environment

House Committee on Agriculture & Ecology

Background:  The Washington State Beef Commission currently has five members:  one beef producer, one dairy producer, one livestock feeder, one livestock sales yard operator, and one meat packer.  One additional member from the Department of Agriculture serves as an ex officio member.  Appointments are made by the Director of the Department of Agriculture who is to take into consideration nominations made by the industry segment who the appointee is to represent.

Summary:  The number of appointed members on the Washington State Beef Commission is increased from five to eight members.  One additional member is appointed from the following industry segments:  beef, dairy and livestock feeders.  The chair may cast a vote only to break a tie vote.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate 45 1

House     97 0 (House amended)

Senate    47 0 (Senate concurred)

Effective:  July 27, 1997