The exclusion for persons who use agricultural products as ingredients in a manufacturing process is deleted. Additionally, the exemption is broadened to exclude persons who sell manufactured items. The committee will integrate current environmental standards, but may not create new ones. The committee shall conduct three environmental permit streamlining pilot projects and create a process to develop general permits. Additionally, the committee will seek federal delegation to the state where appropriate to streamline transportation projects.
Many key people are to be thanked for their diligent efforts.
The Washington State Grange will continue to work through the third special session and into the interim to secure yet another phase of an ag relief bill. This is an ongoing effort by many and we sure need your support from home. You know what to do. The farmer continues to pay local property taxes on the machinery and equipment. The state property tax is reduced so that the exemption does not cause tax shifts onto other taxpayers.