2657 AMS AG S4556.1

HB 2657 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Agriculture & International Trade

                                                  ADOPTED 03/08/02

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  The legislature finds that state-produced agricultural products are of the highest quality, transported the least distance, and are the freshest agricultural products available in Washington state.  The legislature further finds that providing improved markets for the richly diversified agricultural commodities produced in Washington is needed to stabilize and enhance the rural and agricultural economies in Washington.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 43.19 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) The department of general administration, through the state purchasing and material control director, shall encourage each state and local agency doing business with the department to purchase Washington fruit, vegetables, and agricultural products when available.

    (2) The department of general administration shall work with the department of agriculture and other interested parties to identify and recommend strategies to increase public purchasing of Washington fruit, vegetables, and agricultural products, and report back orally to the appropriate committees of the legislature in September 2002, and in January 2003.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3.  This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately."

HB 2657 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Agriculture & International Trade

    On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "facilities;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "adding a new section to chapter 43.19 RCW; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency."

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