Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research	BILL ANALYSIS
State Government Committee

HB 1930

Brief Description:  Designating Almond Roca Buttercrunch as the state candy.

Sponsors:  Representatives Quall, Conway, Morris, Miloscia, Talcott, Dunshee and Kirby.

Brief Summary of Bill

$Designates Almond Roca Buttercrunch as the state candy.

Hearing Date:  2/21/01

Staff:  Catherine Blinn (786‑7114).

Background: 

The Legislature has designated various plants and animals to represent and celebrate the spirit and diverse qualities of Washington State.  Familiar designations include the evergreen tree as the state tree and the rhododendron as the state flower.  The Legislature has also designated a state grass, fruit, bird, fossil, fish, insect, song, folk song, dance, gem, tartan, and arboretum.

Summary of Bill: 

Almond Roca Buttercrunch is designated as the state candy.

Rulemaking Authority:  No express authority.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not Requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.