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               BILL REQUEST - CODE REVISER'S OFFICE

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BILL REQ. #:        S-4572.1/02

ATTY/TYPIST:        SCG:mos

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

2772 AMS AG S4572.1

HB 2772 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Agriculture & International Trade

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 48.01 RCW to read as follows:

    The insurance commissioner may provide assistance as requested by the apple industry in addressing issues relating to providing affordable and meaningful crop insurance to apple producers in the state.  The commissioner may assist the apple industry representatives in working with the risk management agency of the United States department of agriculture in regards to the apple crop insurance pilot quality option and the adjusted gross revenue pilot program, and to address issues such as updating the nomenclature of cider grade or better as the criteria for determining an insurable loss.  The commissioner may also convene a work group including agricultural lenders, apple growers, and insurance agents to examine issues relating to improving and providing informational forums on crop insurance."

HB 2772 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Agriculture & International Trade

    On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "insurance;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and adding a new section to chapter 48.01 RCW."

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