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URGING THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF AGRICULTURAL-ZONED LANDS TO EXECUTE AND RECORD DECLARATIONS THAT ACKNOWLEDGE STATE AND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL LAND USE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 6 co-sponsors

HR 99 urges counties to require agricultural landowners to acknowledge and comply with state regulations, enhancing sustainability and enforcing penalties for noncompliance.

Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1623), recommending referral to WAL.
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Bill Summary · HR 99

Summary of HR 99: Local Zoning Ordinances for Agricultural Lands

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HR 99
Title: Urging the Counties to Adopt Local Zoning Ordinances to Require Owners of Agricultural-Zoned Lands to Execute and Record Declarations that Acknowledge State and County Agricultural Land Use Regulations and Requirements and Penalties for Noncompliance.
Status: Reported from the Agriculture Committee (AGR), recommending referral to the Water and Land Committee (WAL).
Introduced: January 3, 2025
Classification: Resolution
Subject: Agricultural Lands, Counties, Declaration of Compliance, Regulations

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HR 99 is to encourage counties to implement local zoning ordinances that mandate landowners of agricultural-zoned properties to formally acknowledge and comply with existing state and county agricultural land use regulations. This resolution aims to enhance awareness and adherence to agricultural regulations, thereby promoting sustainable land use practices and protecting agricultural resources.

Key Provisions

  • Declaration Requirement: Owners of agricultural-zoned lands will be required to execute and record declarations that confirm their understanding of and compliance with state and county agricultural regulations.
  • Penalties for Noncompliance: The bill outlines that there will be penalties for landowners who fail to comply with these regulations, although specific penalties are not detailed in the resolution.
  • Local Zoning Ordinances: The resolution urges counties to adopt these ordinances, thereby giving local governments the authority to enforce compliance at the local level.

Impact

  • Affected Parties: The bill primarily affects landowners of agricultural-zoned properties within the counties. Additionally, local governments will be involved in the enforcement of these regulations.
  • Agricultural Community: The resolution seeks to strengthen the agricultural community's adherence to regulations, which could lead to improved land management and sustainability practices.

Legislative Timeline

  • January 3, 2025: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 7, 2025: Offered for consideration.
  • March 14, 2025: Referred to the AGR and WAL committees.
  • March 19, 2025: Scheduled for a hearing by the AGR committee.
  • March 21, 2025: The AGR committee recommended that the measure be passed unamended, with a vote of 4 Ayes and 2 Excused.
  • March 27, 2025: Report adopted and referred to WAL, with no votes against the measure.

Related Legislation

  • HCR 103: A companion resolution that may address similar issues regarding agricultural land use and compliance.

This summary provides a concise overview of HR 99, detailing its intent, key provisions, and potential impacts on agricultural landowners and local governance.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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