BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 1984: Right to farm
Enacting the right to farm act.
Summary
- Finds that the state's agricultural industry is diversified, productive, and a major contributor to the Washington economy. Urban and rural communities statewide benefit from the direct and indirect jobs, income, and revenues generated by agricultural production. Agricultural land is essential to providing citizens with food and fiber and to ensuring aesthetic values through the preservation of open spaces.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Doug Ericksen (R-42)
- Introduced
- February 2, 2007 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
AN ACT Relating to the right to farm;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Doug Ericksen (R-42)
15 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
HB 1984 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1984 (2025–26) Autonomous vehicles
- HB 1984 (2023–24) State clam
- HB 1984 (2021–22) Vehicle reg. cert. addresses
- HB 1984 (2019–20) Ag competitiveness/emissions
- HB 1984 (2017–18) Association of WA generals
- HB 1984 (2015–16) Chemicals in food products
- HB 1984 (2013–14) Claims against WSDOT
- HB 1984 (2011–12) Motorcycle helmet use