BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2871

HB 2871: Agricultural land classifctn

Creating a system of classifying land as agricultural land with long-term commercial significance for tax purposes.

Summary

  • A new current use program is created for land designated as agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance by counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act. To qualify, the land must be devoted primarily to agricultural uses and not used for residential, industrial, or other commercial purposes.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2871), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 320, Laws of 1998
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 1998
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 17, 1998
  4. Passed SenateMar 12, 1998
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawApr 3, 1998
Prime sponsor
Linda Evans Parlette (R-12)
Introduced
January 21, 1998 in the House
Last action
April 3, 1998
Session law
Chapter 320, Laws of 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2871, ESHB 2871

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 17, 1998
Version voted on: ESHB 2871
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat41000
Republican55002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1998
Version voted on: ESHB 2871
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22001
Republican25001
How each member voted

History

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HB 2871 in other sessions

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