BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5611

SB 5611: Designated agricultural land

Regarding the use of designated agricultural lands.

Summary

The Legislature intends to clarify the protection of designated agricultural lands for future agricultural use. Any city, county, or state agency owning land designated as agricultural land of long-term commercial significance by a comprehensive plan or development regulations adopted under the GMA must protect and maintain that land for future agricultural use.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5611), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to the use of designated agricultural lands;

No recorded floor votes.

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5611)
Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5611)
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 9, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5611)
Jan 9, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Nov 28, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5611)
Nov 28, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 26, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5611)
Apr 26, 2011By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 16, 2011Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5611)
Mar 16, 2011Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 21, 2011Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5611)
Feb 21, 2011ARED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5611)
Feb 21, 2011ARED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 21, 2011Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 1, 2011First reading, referred to Agriculture & Rural Economic Development.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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