FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6866

                              C 113 L 90

BYSenator Barr

Changing fee amount for research for field and turf grass seed production.

Senate Committee on Agriculture

House Committe on Agriculture & Rural Development

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Funding for research for field and turf grass production alternatives is provided through assessments paid by growers.  Currently, the growers pay 50 cents per acre.  The funds are utilized by the Department of Ecology to conduct research on alternatives to reduce emissions from burning of grass straw.

SUMMARY:

The per-acre assessment is increased from 50 cents to $1.00 per acre.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

     Senate   47    0

     House 97  0

EFFECTIVE:June 7, 1990