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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Allows farm stores on farmlands. (Flesch Readability Score: 90.9). Allows counties to approve farm stores , instead of farm stands, as nonfarm use on lands zoned for farm use.
AI Summary
This bill allows for the establishment of "farm stores" on land zoned for farm use, expanding upon the existing allowance for "farm stands." A farm store, as defined by the bill, can sell farm products and processed farm products from the local agricultural area, along with other retail items (up to 25% of the store's floor space), prepared food and beverages, and can host agri-tourism activities. The bill sets specific acreage and farm use requirements for a farm store to be permitted, depending on the size of the farm operation, and allows for on-site kitchen facilities. It also grants local governments the ability to set siting standards for farm stores related to access, traffic, noise, hours, and sanitation, but prohibits them from using these standards to prevent farm stores from operating. Additionally, the bill clarifies that farm stores are not permitted uses in conjunction with psilocybin-producing fungi crops or marijuana crops, aligning with existing regulations for farm stands.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Dick Anderson (R)*,
Vikki Breese-Iverson (R)*,
Bobby Levy (R)*,
Sue Rieke Smith (D)*,
David Smith (R)*,
Janeen Sollman (D)*,
Anthony Broadman (D),
Lucetta Elmer (R),
Fred Girod (R),
Em Levy (D),
Mike McLane (R),
Todd Nash (R),
Travis Nelson (D),
Mark Owens (R),
Werner Reschke (R),
Last Action
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker. (on 02/17/2026)
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