Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

SB 6318 — Clarifying existing law by creating a new intrastate food safety and security chapter from existing intrastate food safety laws and moving certain provisions in the intrastate commerce food, drugs, and cosmetics act to the titles of the agencies that administer the provisions.

Last action — Effective date 6/7/2018.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 1 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 6318 primarily focus on creating a new chapter dedicated to intrastate food safety, clarifying existing laws and moving certain provisions related to food, drugs, and cosmetics under the regulatory frameworks of specific agencies. This restructuring aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that all food sold within the state meets clear safety and labeling standards. By promoting consistency with federal regulations, the changes are intended to provide better transparency and fairness in food regulation, helping to protect consumers from misleading advertisements or unsafe food products.

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S-4383.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6318State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks (originally sponsored by Senators Takko, Warnick, and Van De Wege;
Z-0784.1SENATE BILL 6318State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Senators Takko, Warnick, and Van De Wege;
by request of Department of Agriculture)READ FIRST TIME 02/02/18.AN ACT Relating to clarifying existing law by creating a new intrastate food safety and security chapter from existing intrastate food safety laws and moving certain provisions in the intrastate commerce food, drugs, and cosmetics act to the titles of the agencies that administer the provisions;
by request of Department of AgricultureAN ACT Relating to clarifying existing law by creating a new intrastate food safety and security chapter from existing intrastate food safety laws and moving certain provisions in the intrastate commerce food, drugs, and cosmetics act to the titles of the agencies that administer the provisions;
(1) A person who knowingly violates sections 201 through 205, 501, 503, or 505 of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of not more than two hundred dollars.(2) A person who knowingly violates sections 201 through 205, 501, 503, or 505 of this act following a first offense under subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of imprisonment for not more than thirty days or a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or both.(3) A person who knowingly violates sections 201 through 205, 501, 503, or 505 of this act with intent to defraud or mislead is guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a penalty of imprisonment for not more than ninety days or a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both.(4) Before reporting a violation for criminal prosecution, the department must provide the affected person with notice and opportunity to present oral or written comment to the department.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 508.  AVOIDANCE OF PENALTY.
(1) A person who knowingly violates any of sections 201 through 205, 501, 503, or 505 of this act is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.(2) A person who commits any of the following is guilty of a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW:(a) Violating any one of sections 201 through 205, 501, 503, or 505 of this act following a first offense under subsection (1) of this section;
or(b) Violating any one of sections 201 through 205, 501, 503, or 505 of this act with intent to defraud or mislead.(3) Before reporting a violation for criminal prosecution, the department must provide the affected person with notice and opportunity to present oral or written comment to the department.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 508.  AVOIDANCE OF PENALTY.
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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/7/2018.

  2. Chapter 236, 2018 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

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

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  11. Minority; do not pass.

  12. AGNR - Majority; do pass.

  13. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  18. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

  19. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  21. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

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

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

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Takko

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (148)

148 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage (#5)

Passed 96 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 50000
Republican 14100
Democrat 32100
Total 96200
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Buys — Yea
Cody — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Yea
Hayes — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Pike — Yea
Rodne — Yea
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Yea
Blake — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Clibborn — Yea
Condotta — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Hargrove — Yea
Smith — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Kagi — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Kristiansen — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Manweller — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Muri — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Johnson, J. — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Nay
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#23)

Passed 47 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 30001
Republican 8001
Democrat 9000
Total 47002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Becker — Yea
Fain — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Not Voting
Darneille — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Nelson — Yea
Padden — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Not Voting
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety agriculture
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Who sponsors SB 6318?
SB 6318 is sponsored by Takko, Judy Warnick (Republican), and Van De Wege.
What is the current status of SB 6318?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2018. Enacted.
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