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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1552: Urban agriculture study

Directing the state conservation commission to conduct a study of urban agricultural opportunities and barriers in the state.

Summary

  • Directs the State Conservation Commission (Commission) to conduct a study of urban agricultural opportunities and barriers in the state.
  • Establishes required elements of the study, including how urban agriculture can provide economic development, food access, and education opportunities in local communities.
  • Requires the Commission to submit the report to the Legislature by June 30, 2024.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1552), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 28, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2023
  5. GovernorApr 25, 2023
  6. LawApr 25, 2023
Prime sponsor
Kristine Reeves (D-30)
Introduced
January 24, 2023 in the House
Last action
April 25, 2023
Session law
Chapter 178, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to directing the state conservation commission to conduct a study of urban agricultural opportunities and barriers in the state;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kristine Reeves (D-30)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Alex Ramel D-40Larry Springer D-45Mia Gregerson D-33Mary Fosse D-38Beth Doglio D-22

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2023
Version voted on: HB 1552
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2023
Version voted on: HB 1552
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023.
  2. Chapter 178, 2023 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. President signed.
  6. Speaker signed.
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  9. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  11. AWNP - Majority; do pass.
  12. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  15. Placed on second reading suspension calendar by Rules Committee.
  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  17. AGNR - Majority; do pass.
  18. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
  19. First reading, referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 1552 in other sessions

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