5077-S AMS ROLF KEEG 015

SSB 5077 - S AMD 291

By Senator Rolfes

NOT ADOPTED 04/02/2015

    On page 92, line 1, increase the General Fund--State (FY 2016) appropriation by $60,000.

    Adjust the total appropriation accordingly.

On page 95, after line 35, insert the following:

"(13) $60,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2016 is provided solely for the department to conduct a feasibility study to assess cost effective options to notify neighbors of pesticide applications that occur through drift-prone methods.  The study shall consider, at a minimum, the cost and requirements necessary to develop and implement an information-sharing system on pesticide use in Washington state as well as the cost and requirements necessary to implement a communication program to notify neighbors of pesticide applications that occur through drift-prone methods.  No later than June 30, 2016, the department shall report to the appropriate fiscal committees of the legislature on the feasibility of such programs."

EFFECT: Provides funding for a feasibility study on neighborhood communication on pesticide drift.

       FISCAL IMPACT: $60,000 GF-S for FY 2016

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