SENATE BILL REPORT
SHB 1886
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As of March 14, 2013
Title: An act relating to the recoverable costs of the department of agriculture under chapter 16.36 RCW
Brief Description: Concerning the recoverable costs of the department of agriculture under chapter 16.36 RCW.
Sponsors: House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources (originally sponsored by Representatives Chandler and Haigh).
Brief History: Passed House: 3/06/13, 97-0.
Committee Activity: Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development: 3/19/13.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER & RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
Staff: Bob Lee (786-7404)
Background: The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is permitted to collect money to recover the reasonable costs of purchasing, printing, and distributing official individual identification devices or methods, regulatory forms, and other supplies as it pertains to the inspection, transport, and health of animals.
The funds recovered must be deposited in the Animal Disease Traceability Account in the Agricultural Local Fund, and may be used to carry out animal disease traceability activities for cattle and to compensate data and fee collection costs.
Summary of Bill: WSDA is permitted to recover costs for data entry and processing related to animal health documents that facilitate disease control and traceability.
These funds are deposited in the Animal Disease Traceability Account in the Agricultural Local Fund.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Available.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: None.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.