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Relating to county regulation of certain agricultural experiences
Sponsored by the Senate Local Government (companion To Hf 2477 By Committee on State Government) Committee
Topics:AgricultureCities & counties
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 17, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 17, 2020
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 20, 2020
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 4, 202045–3
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 27, 202085–11
- Stopped: To the GovernorDied when the General Assembly ended
- Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2020
HF 2477 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2477, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2477 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Counties will no longer be allowed to require special permits or extra permissions for agricultural experiences held on working farms. These experiences include activities meant to teach or show the public about farming and agricultural products. This change affects local governments and landowners who use their farms for both production and education.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the ability of counties to regulate certain properties. The bill defines “agricultural experience”, which includes any agriculture-related activity on a farm with the purpose of promoting or educating the public about agriculture, agricultural practices, agricultural activities, or agricultural products. In order to assist in the promotion of agricultural experiences, the bill prohibits a county from requiring a conditional use permit, special use permit, special exception, or a variance for agricultural experiences on property of which the primary use is agricultural production.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 17, 2020 (as SSB 3183). On February 18, 2020 it recommended passage.
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