SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6866

BYSenator Barr

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

Senate Committee on Agriculture

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 2, 1990

Majority Report:     Do pass.

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

Senate Staff:Bob Lee (786-7404)

                February 14, 1990

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 13, 1990

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.

SUMMARY:

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

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:   none

Fiscal Note:    none requested

Senate Committee - Testified:   No one