Washington 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 5643 — Supporting youth development.

Last action — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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The revised version of SB 5643 includes a clearer emphasis on both grassroots advocacy organizations and career and technical student organizations as sponsors of youth agriculture education programs. This change matters because it broadens the range of entities that can support these initiatives, potentially increasing resources and opportunities for young people interested in agriculture. Moreover, the updated language maintains a focus on key educational areas like animal husbandry, ensuring that students receive comprehensive training relevant to the agricultural sector.

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S-4195.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5643 State of Washington 67th Legislature 2022 Regular Session By Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks (originally sponsored by Senators Schoesler, Braun, Dozier, Rivers, Short, Wagoner, and Wellman) READ FIRST TIME 02/03/22.
S-3384.1 SENATE BILL 5643 State of Washington 67th Legislature 2022 Regular Session By Senators Schoesler, Braun, Dozier, Rivers, Short, Wagoner, and Wellman Prefiled 01/04/22.
Read first time 01/10/22.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
amending RCW 15.76.110, 15.76.115, 15.76.140, and 15.76.150;
amending RCW 36.50.010;
creating a new section;
and creating a new section.
and making an appropriation.
While there are existing youth development programs in the state, it is in the best interest of the state to sponsor youth agriculture education and development programs by voluntary grassroots advocacy organizations and career and technical student organizations focusing on agricultural education.
While there are existing youth development programs in the state, it is in the best interest of the state to sponsor youth development programs offered by voluntary grassroots advocacy organizations focusing on agricultural education.
In addition to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and robotics, this youth development program must focus on animal husbandry and agricultural education.
In addition to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and robotics, this youth development program will focus on animal husbandry and agricultural education.
(1) Voluntary, grassroots organizations representing the social and economic interest of farm and ranch families at the local, state, p.
(1) Voluntary grassroots advocacy organizations representing the social and economic interest of farm and ranch families at the local, state, and national levels may sponsor youth development programs to promote participation in agricultural fairs, youth shows, and p.
1 SSB 5643 and national levels may sponsor youth development programs to promote participation in agricultural fairs, youth shows, and exhibitions and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and robotics as well as animal husbandry and agricultural education.
1 SB 5643 exhibitions and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and robotics as well as animal husbandry and agricultural education.
(2) It is in the public interest to support youth participation in youth development programs as described in subsection (1) of this section, programs authorized in RCW 36.50.010, and membership in the Washington FFA association, which is the agricultural education career and technical student organization recognized by the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(2) It is in the public interest to support youth participation in youth development programs, including youth development programs authorized in RCW 36.50.010.
The legislature will appropriate funds to fulfill the enrollment fees owed to the programs by participants as a state allocation as defined in RCW 15.76.110.
The legislature intends to appropriate funds to fulfill the enrollment fees owed to the programs by participants as an allocation under RCW 15.76.150.
(3) In order to receive appropriated funds, after the annual enrollment period, the program must submit a roster of enrolled youth to the department in order to receive a reimbursement of all enrollment fees.
Any other fees submitted for reimbursement must be done before the end of the fiscal year.
RCW 15.76.110 and 2018 c 280 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
RCW 36.50.010 and 1963 c 4 s 36.50.010 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) "Agricultural fair" means a fair or exhibition which is intended to promote agriculture and support rural economic development by including a balanced variety of exhibits of livestock and agricultural products, as well as related arts and manufactures;
(1) The board of county commissioners of any county and the governing body of any municipality are authorized to establish and conduct extension work in agriculture and home economics in cooperation with Washington State University, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by any such board or governing body and the director of the extension service of Washington State University;
including products of the farm home and educational contests, displays, and demonstrations designed to train youth and to promote the welfare of farm people and rural living.
and may employ such means and appropriate and expend such sums of money as may be necessary to effectively establish and carry on such work in agriculture and home economics in their respective counties and municipalities.
(2) "Department" means the state department of agriculture.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board of county commissioners of any county may implement health and safety requirements for any employees or volunteers operating in accordance with this statute.
(3) "Director" means the director of agriculture.
Health and safety requirements implemented by the board of county commissioners of any county preempt any other health and safety requirements for county employees and volunteers under this chapter.
(4) "Commission" means the fairs commission created by this chapter.
(5) "State allocations" means allocations from the state fair fund.
(6) "Youth development program" means programs designed to educate youth in agriculture, animal husbandry, food preservation, civic engagement, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, mechanics, and other skills to promote healthy living, leadership, and engagement including, but not limited to, programs under section p.
2 SSB 5643 2 of this act, programs authorized in RCW 36.50.010, and membership in the Washington FFA association.
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RCW 15.76.115 and 2021 c 245 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) The fair fund is created in the custody of the state treasury.
(2)(a) All moneys received by the department of agriculture for the purposes of this fund and from RCW 67.16.105 shall be deposited into the fund.
Each fiscal year, the state treasurer shall transfer into the fair fund from the general fund an amount appropriated in the omnibus operating appropriations act equal to:
(((a))) (i) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2021;
(((b))) (ii) $2,750,000 in each fiscal year 2022 and 2023;
(((c))) (iii) $3,500,000 in each fiscal year 2024 and 2025;
and (((d))) (iv) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(((e))) (b) To support inclusiveness at fair events, a portion of the additional funds provided to fairs as a result of chapter 245, Laws of 2021 must be prioritized to be spent on educational programs and outreach that are reflective of the diversity within a fair's local population.
(3) Expenditures from the fund may be used only for assisting fairs in the manner provided in this chapter, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section.
Only the director of agriculture or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the fund.
The fund is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures.
(4) The director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the fund, subject to the availability of appropriations for this specific purpose, for the purpose of reimbursing the enrollment fees owed to the youth development programs under section 2 of this act.
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RCW 15.76.140 and 2018 c 280 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Before any agricultural fair may become eligible for state allocations it must have conducted two successful consecutive annual fairs immediately preceding application for such allocations, and have its application therefor approved by the director.
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3 SSB 5643 (2) The director may waive the requirement in subsection (1) of this section if:
(a) A county fair reorganizing as an area fair has, through a current or predecessor organization, received an allocation from the fair fund as a county fair for at least two years;
or (b) A fair is not held due to a natural disaster such as a flood or wildfire.
(3) Youth development programs are not subject to the eligibility requirements in this section and may receive funds to fulfill the enrollment fees owed to the youth development programs under section 2 of this act subject to the availability of appropriations for this specific purpose.
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RCW 15.76.150 and 2018 c 280 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Using the department's forms, the board of trustees of any fair or youth show may apply to the department for allocations from the state fair fund.
(2)(a) The director may allocate ((ninety-five)) 95 percent of the state fair fund, including its interest income under RCW 43.79A.040, to applicant agricultural fairs, distributed according to merit as measured by a merit rating to be set up by the director.
This merit rating must take into account such factors as area and population served, open and/or youth participation, attendance, gate receipts, number and type of exhibits, premiums paid, community support, evidence of successful achievement of the aims and purposes of the fair, extent of improvements made to grounds and facilities from year to year, and overall condition and appearance of grounds and facilities.
(b) The department may use up to ((ten)) 10 percent of the amount allocated in (a) of this subsection for special assistance to any participating fair or fairs.
(c) The department may use the remaining five percent of money in the state fair fund for expenses incurred in the administration of this chapter, which may include the fair commission expenses approved by the director.
(3) The division and payment of funds authorized in this section shall occur at such times as the director may prescribe.
(4) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the fund, p.
4 SSB 5643 subject to the availability of appropriations for this specific purpose, for the purpose of reimbursing the enrollment fees owed to the youth development programs under section 2 of this act.
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The sum of $500,000, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, from the general fund to the fair fund created in RCW 15.76.115 for the purposes specified in section 2 of this act.
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This bill amends 4 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 15.76.110; RCW 15.76.115; RCW 15.76.140; RCW 15.76.150.

  • RCW 15.76.110

    read as follows: (1) "Agricultural fair" means a fair or exhibition which is intended to promote agriculture and support rural economic development by including a balanced variety of exhibits of livestock and agricultural products, as well as related arts and manufactures; including products of the farm home and educational contests, displays, and demonstrations designed to train youth and to promote the welfare of farm people and rural living. (2) "Department" means the state department of agriculture. (3) "Director" means the director of agriculture. (4) "Commission" means the fairs commission created by this chapter. (5) "State allocations" means allocations from the state fair fund. (6) "Youth development program" means programs designed to educate youth in agriculture, animal husbandry, food preservation, civic engagement, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, mechanics, and other skills to promote healthy living, leadership, and engagement including, but not limited to, programs under section 2 of this act, programs authorized in RCW 36.50.010, and membership in the Washington FFA association.

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  • RCW 15.76.115

    (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) → read as follows: (1) The fair fund is created in the custody of the state treasury. (2)(a) All moneys received by the department of agriculture for the purposes of this fund and from RCW 67.16.105 shall be deposited into the fund. Each fiscal year, the state treasurer shall transfer into the fair fund from the general fund an amount appropriated in the omnibus operating appropriations act equal to: (i) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; (ii) $2,750,000 in each fiscal year 2022 and 2023; (iii) $3,500,000 in each fiscal year 2024 and 2025; and (iv) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter. (b) To support inclusiveness at fair events, a portion of the additional funds provided to fairs as a result of chapter 245, Laws of 2021 must be prioritized to be spent on educational programs and outreach that are reflective of the diversity within a fair's local population. (3) Expenditures from the fund may be used only for assisting fairs in the manner provided in this chapter, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section. Only the director of agriculture or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the fund. The fund is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for expenditures. (4) The director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the fund, subject to the availability of appropriations for this specific purpose, for the purpose of reimbursing the enrollment fees owed to the youth development programs under section 2 of this act.

    amended

  • RCW 15.76.140

    (2) The director may waive the requirement in subsection (1) of this section if: (a) A county fair reorganizing as an area fair has, through a current or predecessor organization, received an allocation from the fair fund as a county fair for at least two years; or (b) A fair is not held due to a natural disaster such as a flood or wildfire. (3) Youth development programs are not subject to the eligibility requirements in this section and may receive funds to fulfill the enrollment fees owed to the youth development programs under section 2 of this act subject to the availability of appropriations for this specific purpose.

    amended

  • RCW 15.76.150

    ninety-five ten → read as follows: (1) Using the department's forms, the board of trustees of any fair or youth show may apply to the department for allocations from the state fair fund. (2)(a) The director may allocate 95 percent of the state fair fund, including its interest income under RCW 43.79A.040, to applicant agricultural fairs, distributed according to merit as measured by a merit rating to be set up by the director. This merit rating must take into account such factors as area and population served, open and/or youth participation, attendance, gate receipts, number and type of exhibits, premiums paid, community support, evidence of successful achievement of the aims and purposes of the fair, extent of improvements made to grounds and facilities from year to year, and overall condition and appearance of grounds and facilities. (b) The department may use up to 10 percent of the amount allocated in (a) of this subsection for special assistance to any participating fair or fairs. (c) The department may use the remaining five percent of money in the state fair fund for expenses incurred in the administration of this chapter, which may include the fair commission expenses approved by the director. (3) The division and payment of funds authorized in this section shall occur at such times as the director may prescribe. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the fund, subject to the availability of appropriations for this specific purpose, for the purpose of reimbursing the enrollment fees owed to the youth development programs under section 2 of this act. --- END ---

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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 11:00 AM

  3. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 11:00 AM.

  4. Referred to Appropriations.

  5. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM

  6. RDAN - Majority; do pass.

  7. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM.

  8. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM

  9. Public hearing in the House Committee on Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:00 AM.

  10. First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources.

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  13. 2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 22).

  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  15. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM

  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  17. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  18. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:00 AM.

  19. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 09:00 AM

  20. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM.

  21. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks at 01:30 PM

  22. Referred to Ways & Means.

  23. And refer to Ways & Means.

  24. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  25. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks at 1:30 PM.

  26. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks at 01:30 PM

  27. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks at 1:30 PM.

  28. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

  29. Prefiled for introduction.

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#24)

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 18000
Republican 13000
Democrat 18000
Total 49000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Billig — Yea
Brown — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Das — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Padden — Yea
Randall — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sefzik — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Wilson, L. — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Joe Nguyen Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Who sponsors SB 5643?
SB 5643 is sponsored by Lisa Wellman (Democrat), Keith Wagoner (Republican), Shelly Short (Republican), Rivers, Perry Dozier (Republican), John Braun (Republican), and Mark Schoesler (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 5643?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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