2004 House Bill 6335

Limit development of “prime farmland”

Introduced in the House

Nov. 10, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Chris Kolb (D-53)

To prohibit local government land use plans from classifying and allocating “prime farmland” (as defined by the bill) for any use other than agricultural use, unless a “substantial state interest” or a “compelling local interest” requires a different classification and allocation.

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment