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WA HB1553

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adison Richards

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends Washington's dairy inspection program expiration date from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2031
  • Maintains existing assessment on milk processed in the state at up to 0.54 cents per hundredweight to fund inspection services
  • Milk processing plants with monthly assessments under $20 remain exempt from payment for that month
  • Assessment funds are deposited into the dairy inspection account within the agricultural local fund and used exclusively for dairy industry inspection services
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect June 30, 2025

Legislative Description

Extending the dairy inspection program until June 30, 2031.

Last Action

Effective date 6/30/2025.

4/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2025
Agriculture & Natural Resources3/7/2025
Rules2/26/2025
Appropriations2/13/2025
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/23/2025

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