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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5248

SB 5248: Agricultural lands

Preserving the viability of agricultural lands.

Summary

  • Specifies that, from May 1, 2007, until July 1, 2010, counties and cities may not amend or adopt critical area ordinances (CAOs) as they specifically apply to agricultural activities.
  • Requires counties and cities subject to the deferral requirements to review and, if necessary, revise their CAOs as they specifically apply to agriculture activities by December 1, 2011.
  • Defines "agricultural activities."
  • Requires, subject to funding provisions, the William D. Ruckelshaus Center (Center) to conduct a two-phased examination of the conflicts between agricultural activities and CAOs.
  • Includes a null and void clause if funding for the Center's examination is not provided by June 30, 2007 in the omnibus appropriations act.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5248), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2007
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 14, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 13, 2007
  5. GovernorMay 8, 2007
  6. LawMay 8, 2007
Prime sponsor
Brian Hatfield (D-19)
Introduced
January 15, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
May 8, 2007
Session law
Chapter 353, Laws of 2007
Companion bill
HB 1167
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5248, SSB 5248

AN ACT Relating to preserving the viability of agricultural lands;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brian Hatfield (D-19)

7 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Mark Schoesler R-9Marilyn Rasmussen D-2Bob Morton R-7Senator R-15Mary Margaret Haugen D-10Paull Shin D-21Janéa Holmquist Newbry R-13

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 14, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5248
32 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat151700
Republican17000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 13, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5248
82 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat60300
Republican221201
How each member voted

Yea (82)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 17, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5248
45 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29102
Republican16100
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

House · 806 Ericksen Striker

April 13, 2007
Version voted on: SSB 5248
44 Yea 53 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat105300
Republican34001
How each member voted

Nay (53)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 5/8/2007. (SSB 5248)
  2. Chapter 353, 2007 Laws. (SSB 5248)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5248)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5248)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5248)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5248)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5248)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5248)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 82; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5248)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5248)
  11. Committee amendment adopted as amended. (SSB 5248)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5248)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5248)
  14. LG - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5248)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5248)
  16. LG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5248)
  17. First reading, referred to Local Government. (SSB 5248)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 32; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5248)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5248)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5248)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5248)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. ARED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5248)
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5248)
  26. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (SSB 5248)
  27. Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  29. ARED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

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