Legislative Affairs

Legislative Affairs is the coordinating point for WSDA's interaction with the Legislature. This office oversees the development of all agency-request legislation (information below), budget proposals and reports provided to the Legislature.

Legislative Agriculture Maps by District (NEW!)

2010 Session Legislative Summary [PDF 112 kB]

2009 Session Legislative Summary [PDF 47 KB]

WSDA Statutes (1/2011) [PDF 15 MB]

Agency-Request Legislation

A legislative proposal must be approved by the Governor to be offered as agency-request legislation. Typically, WSDA and other agencies submit proposals to the Governor's Office in early fall and are notified of approved proposals by the end of November.

• 2011 – SSB 5072 — Authorizes WSDA to accept, expend, and retain gifts, grants, bequests, or other contributions. Signed into law.  Chapter 225. Effective Date: July 22, 2011.
• 2010 [PDF 101 kB]
• 2009 – None
• 2008
• 2007 [PDF 34 kB]

Other Legislative Resources

Washington State Legislature or Related External Links