SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6061
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
As of March 29, 2007
Title: An act relating to the confinement of a caged egg laying hen.
Brief Description: Concerning the confinement of a caged egg laying hen.
Sponsors: Senators Tom, Weinstein, Kohl-Welles, Prentice and Poulsen.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Agriculture & Rural Economic Development:
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Staff: Bob Lee (786-7404)
Background: The state animal cruelty law contains provisions to determine whether a particular act constitutes a violation of animal cruelty laws.
Summary of Bill: Licensed egg producers must provide enough living space for caged egg
laying hens so that each hen has sufficient space to fully extend both wings without touching the
sides of the living space or other birds. An egg laying hen include female chicken, turkey, duck,
goose, or guinea used for egg production.
Producers that do not provide this amount of space are guilty of restrictive confinement of a caged
egg laying hen which is a gross misdemeanor and punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine
of up to $5,000.
This act takes effect on January 1, 2009.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.