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HI SB2350

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Laura Thielen

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits subdivision of agricultural land parcels exceeding 100 acres unless the owner qualifies as a commercial farmer meeting specific income or operational thresholds established over the preceding 2-5 years.

  • Requires owners seeking subdivision approval to submit and implement a farm plan demonstrating that the majority of resulting lots will generate $35,000+ annual agricultural revenue, derive 51%+ gross income from agriculture, or dedicate 51%+ of lots to agricultural production within five years.

  • Restricts construction of homes on subdivided lots until the approved farm plan has been implemented for at least five consecutive years and production goals have been demonstrated.

  • Applies the same ownership qualifications and farm plan requirements to condominium property regimes created in agricultural districts, with county officials required to verify compliance.

  • Supersedes conflicting county ordinances and zoning rules to prevent developers from circumventing agricultural land protections through subdivisions and condominium conversions.

Legislative Description

Agriculture; Agricultural Lands; Farming; Livestock; Land Use; Zoning; Subdivision

Last Action

The committee on CPH deferred the measure.

2/26/2016

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health2/18/2016
Water, Land, and Agriculture1/25/2016

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