SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 2333

BYRepresentatives Rasmussen, Rayburn, Kremen, Moyer, McLean, Bowman, Dorn, Spanel, Rust, Jesernig, Rector, Youngsman and Kirby

Disposing of wastes in agricultural areas.

House Committe on Agriculture & Rural Development

Rereferred House Committee on Appropriations

Senate Committee on Agriculture

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 20, 1990

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Barr, Chairman; Anderson, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Gaspard, Hansen, Madsen.

Senate Staff:John Stuhlmiller (786-7446)

                  February 20, 1990

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FEBRUARY 20, 1990

BACKGROUND:

State law provides the Director of Agriculture with general responsibilities concerning agricultural land use as it relates to the production, distribution, and sale of agricultural commodities.

SUMMARY:

$35,000 is appropriated to the Department of Agriculture to study the potential impact of applying sludge from sewage treatment plants on agricultural lands and the impact of locating and operating refuse incinerators in agricultural production areas.  The study must address the impact of these activities on agricultural production and marketing.  Technical assistance in conducting the study must be secured from Washington State University.  The director must report the results of the study by January 1, 1991.

Appropriation:    $35,000 from the general fund to the Department of Agriculture

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available

Senate Committee - Testified: Rep. Rasmussen (pro); Arlen Davison, WSU, Puyallup (pro)