HB 2289 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

     Establishes an advisory committee to advise the director in the administration of the grapevine certification and nursery improvement program.

     Provides that the committee shall consist of two grapevine nursery dealers; three grape growers, at least two of whom grow wine grapes; one winery representative; a university researcher; and the director.  When appointing this committee, the director shall consider names submitted by the Washington association of wine grape growers and the Washington state grape society.