SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5813
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As of February 25, 2013
Title: An act relating to supporting youth programs through agricultural fairs.
Brief Description: Supporting youth programs through agricultural fairs.
Sponsors: Senators Hewitt, Holmquist Newbry, Honeyford, Becker, Rivers, Schoesler, Hatfield, Ericksen, Hobbs, Sheldon, Hargrove, Eide, Dammeier, King, Brown and Shin.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Commerce & Labor: 2/22/13.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & LABOR |
Staff: Mac Nicholson (786-7445)
Background: Agricultural fairs may receive funding from the state fair fund, which is administered by the Department of Agriculture. State law requires an annual $2 million transfer into the fair fund from the general fund. In fiscal year 2012 and 2013, the required transfer was $3.5 million.
In fiscal year 2012, Washington Lottery beneficiaries were the following:
Washington Opportunity Pathways Account, $121.8 million;
stadium bonds, $10 million for the football stadium and $2.7 million for the baseball stadium;
problem gambling, $291,000;
economic development, $3 million from unclaimed prizes; and
the veterans' innovation program.
Summary of Bill: During calendar year 2013, $2,000,500 must be distributed from the state lottery account to the state fair fund.
In subsequent years, the distribution amount must increase 2 percent over the previous year. Distributions will stop June 30, 2023.
After June 30, 2023, $2 million per fiscal year must be transferred into the fair fund from the general fund.
Appropriation: $2.5 million from the state lottery account.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.