Honoring the Washington dairy industry.
This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 8609) honoring Washington's dairy industry. It acknowledges dairy farmers' contributions to the state's economy, communities, and public health, citing historical facts and current industry statistics (e.g., dairy being the second-highest agricultural commodity with over $1 billion in economic impact). The resolution directs copies to dairy farmers and the Washington State Dairy Federation, but it does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes. It serves as a formal expression of appreciation with no binding effect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Judy Warnick
RRepublican
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