Bill > SB6097

This bill amends existing state law to allow federally recognized Indian tribes, which are sovereign nations with whom the U.S. government has a government-to-government relationship, to participate in the conservation futures program. This program allows various entities, such as counties and cities, to acquire interests in land, like easements or development rights, to protect open spaces, farms, and timberlands for public use or enjoyment. The bill explicitly adds these tribes to the list of eligible entities that can purchase or otherwise acquire these conservation rights, ensuring that their participation does not diminish their treaty rights.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6097&Year=2025&Initiative=false