sentences:  The measure faced opposition from some who felt Almond Roca or Mountain Bar should receive the honor instead.In its report on the measure, the House of Representatives' Committee on Government and Tribal Affairs claimed that designating the candy as the state's official candy would help strengthen unity between the state's two geo-cultural regions, explaining that Aplets & Cotlets "represents the goal of one Washington – Eastern Washington where much of the fruit is grown and Western Washington where products use transportation links to get to market".The bill ultimately failed to pass in 2009 and after a re-introduction in 2010.