IntroducedFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Reeves
Latest Action
Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.
Mar 3, 2026
Summary
The bill sets up a Harvest Assistance Account that can be used quickly when weather or market problems threaten crops, and only the agriculture director can spend the money. It also tells the Department of Agriculture to work with corrections, schools and other state agencies to develop a strategy for buying more Washington-grown food, with a report due in 2028. The legislation updates several technical definitions related to recycling and packaging.
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