I received several e-mails last night from Senators all congratulating me on this journey...What an extraordinary experience this has been. Thank you for all you support and help with this bill...I couldn't have done it with out all you!

It appears that the Governor will likely sign this bill into law within the next 20 days, it could happen as early as this coming week. I will let you all know, and I will post pics of me with the Governor at the signing!

Great job everyone, give yourself a big high five from me!

WE DID IT!!!!!

Thank you! You are amazing and all of your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated! Thank you again!

Have we heard when she will sign it yet??

No...

I will only get approx 24-48 hour notice for the signing date. I have several Senators on the look out for any info they are privy to before the general population. I am hoping it is this week...crossing fingers...

This is it, the day we have all been waiting for!

Governor will sign SB5748 into law tomorrow morning @ 9:30...I will take lots of pictures and update as soon as I get home!

You are AWESOME, thank you for all that you have done for this. Can anyone go and watch?? If so where would we go??

It is with my great honor to announce Washington State now has a Cottage Foods Law. The bill was signed this morning. The law will go into effect in 90 days. I will update you all as soon as I get more info on the inspection process.

In the mean time you may contact your local health dept to make them aware of this new law. You will need to get your food handlers permit (if you don't already have it) and you will need to contact your local city for zoning to enusre you can operate a business from your home...Stay tuned for more info!

The video is not up yet, nor are the pics...I will post these later

This is great news Now everyone just has to get to work to all the requirements done. LOL So 90 days is really not that long to wait.

UPDATE 5/17:

I spoke with the Department of Agricultural today, they have begun the process of implementing the law and starting the inspectionsThe problem is it is a lengthy process! I have been advised that we will likely not see inspections start until the fall.

From this point, they must first work on the Rules. This involves their attorneys and several levels of the Ag Dept to fine tune the details. There could possibly be a public hearing on this (likely in August). Once all these details are worked out the inspections can begin. They are anticipating roughly 1000 participants of the Cottage Foods Law will apply; the inspection process could take some time! The staff I am in communication with will notify me as any new info comes in. I will then pass this along to all of you.

They are currently working on the webpage for the application, FAQ and other info so we can get a head start on the inspection process. I will post the web address the minute I get it!

**The Rules I am referring to are the fine details of the inspectionWhat the inspector looks for, where products are stored, temperatures, cleaning routine***

Thank you Felicia, you rock!!

Thank you. Just read it. (Im not getting notifications right now for some reason)

This is great news! But since my cakes should be refridgerated will this be excluded for a home cake baking a and decorating?

Yes, if your cakes need refrigeration, then you can't take advantage of the cottage bill. There are several rental kitchens available, depending on where you live.

I am very sorry that I just became aware of the Cottage Law. I was so excited to hear that it passed. I was also sorry that I didn't help in this process. Thank you so much FH_Cakes. "You Rock". I will be following this post very closely. If there is anything I can help you with please ask.

Thank you so much for all you did to make this happen!!!! This is a definite win for the little guy! About time we win one!!!

Hey everyone...I created a facebook page for us to keep informed/ask questions...I have received alot of e-mails from others (not apart of cakecentral)..Please come join in!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-State-Cottage-Food/212823708752853

What a great idea - thank you! One more question ... sorry about that... when I hit the "type your question" on the FAQs page it didn't allow me to type my question. I want to know how to find out the HD guidelines for inspection because every site I've checked out only has the regulations for commercial kitchens. I think that's a question that many would have. How do I add it?
Thank you again for the page!