5546-S AMS SHEW S2063.1
SSB 5546 - S AMD 145
By Senator Shewmake
PULLED 03/08/2023
On page 2, beginning on line 28, after "who" strike all material through "revenue" on line 30 and insert "reported gross income that is subject to tax"
On page 2, beginning on line 33, after "who" strike all material through "revenue" on line 34 and insert "reported gross income that is subject to tax"
On page 4, after line 34, insert the following:
"(6) The director may conduct voting on a referendum under this chapter by electronic means."
On page 9, after line 20, insert the following:
"(4) When making initial and replacement appointments, the director must give priority to persons representing the diverse communities of the state to maintain a balanced representation of members where practicable."
EFFECT: (1) Amends the definitions of "active cannabis producer" and "active cannabis producer/processor" to refer to a cannabis producer and producer/processor who reported gross income that is subject to the business and occupation tax in the calendar year before the date of a referendum.
(2) Allows the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Director to conduct voting on a referendum by electronic means.
(3) Requires the WSDA Director, when making initial and replacement appointments, to give priority to persons representing the diverse communities of the state to maintain a balanced representation of members where practicable.
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