The bill amends RCW 16.57.460 to require the Department of Agriculture to submit an annual livestock inspection program report by November 1 each year, starting in 2023. This report will be directed to the relevant legislative committees overseeing agriculture and fiscal matters, as well as the livestock identification advisory committee. It must include details on amounts collected, program expenditures, and recommendations for improving efficiency and modifying inspection fees to ensure the program's financial sustainability. Additionally, the expiration date for this section has been extended from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030.

Furthermore, the bill amends several uncodified sections of 2023 c 46, changing their expiration dates from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. This includes sections 1, 5, 8, and 11, as well as sections 1, 3, 5, and 6, and specifies that section 2 will take effect on July 1, 2030. These changes aim to provide a longer timeframe for the implementation and review of the livestock inspection program and its associated regulations.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 16.57.460
Bill as Passed Legislature: 16.57.460
Session Law: 16.57.460