FINAL BILL REPORT

                  HB 2645

                         C 134 L 94

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Giving the apple advertising commission authority to accept gifts, grants, and other donations.

By Representatives Rayburn, Chandler, Grant, Ballard, Schoesler, H. Myers, Foreman, Lisk and Roland.

House Committee on Agriculture & Rural Development

Senate Committee on Agriculture

Background:  The Apple Advertising Commission is directed by state law to provide a comprehensive research, advertising, and educational campaign for apples.  It is expressly authorized to expend funds for commodity-related education, training, and leadership programs. 

Summary:  The Apple Advertising Commission is authorized to accept gifts and other conveyances of real or personal property; to expend the monies derived from the conveyances; and to engage in appropriate fund-raising activities to support the activities of the commission.  The commission may spend monies derived from these gifts and conveyances to provide scholarships or financial assistance to individuals or entities associated with the apple industry.

Votes on Final Passage:

House  96 0

Senate 43 0 (Senate amended)

House  93 0 (House concurred)

Effective:  June 9, 1994