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WA SB5816

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nikki Torres

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "juice grapes" (grapes intended for nonfermented juice products) to the list of agricultural products covered under Washington's agricultural contract negotiation law (RCW 15.83)

  • Juice grape producers gain access to the state's collective bargaining process, allowing accredited producer associations to negotiate prices and contract terms with handlers and processors

  • Negotiations for juice grapes must begin at least 60 days before normal harvest date and conclude within 30 days of that date, matching the existing timeline for pears

  • Amends the definition of "agricultural products" in the statute to include juice grapes alongside pears, sweet corn, and potatoes

Legislative Description

Concerning the sale of juice grapes.

Last Action

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources2/14/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Agriculture & Natural Resources4/21/2025

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