DeVaney: Issues With SB 5438 More Than Double Charging
Those in the Washington Ag community unhappy with Senate Bill 5438, legislation focused on the H2-A program, say the bill would charge farmers twice for the federal service. Once for the Feds, another payment would go to the state.
But Jon DeVaney Washington state Tree Fruit Association president said growers need to be weary of the legislation beyond the impact it would have on the bottom line.
