BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5945: Agricultural zoning

Encouraging agricultural zoning that supports family farm ownership.

Summary

The legislature adopts findings that the GMA and the decisions of the hearings boards do not allow counties to consider other important factors, when designating agricultural resource lands of commercial significance. The legislature also declares its intent to give counties flexibility to assure that there is a viable agricultural industry in the state.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5945), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to agricultural zoning that supports family farm ownership;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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