Bill > HB2619

This bill establishes a joint legislative task force on reducing regulatory stress for agricultural producers, recognizing that the agricultural industry is vital to Washington's economy and that the well-being of farmers and farmworkers is a statewide concern. Building on previous efforts to identify and alleviate stressors in the agricultural community, this task force will examine regulations related to land use and zoning, water resources, grazing rights, and pesticides, with the goal of recommending ways to streamline, eliminate, or modify these rules to reduce the burdens on farmers. The task force will be composed of legislative members from both the senate and house of representatives, along with designees from various state departments including agriculture, commerce, ecology, public lands, fish and wildlife, the governor's office of regulatory innovation and assistance, health, and labor and industries. This task force is mandated to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by November 1, 2028, and its provisions will expire on June 30, 2029.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2619&Year=2025&Initiative=false