2244-S2 AMH  ELGE 46

2SHB 2244 - H AMDS 385 ADOPTED 3-19-97

By Representative Mulliken

     On page 1, line 15, after "importance of" insert "both agricultural and"

     On page 1, line 18, after "actions." strike "Rural" and insert "Agricultural and rural"

     On page 4, line 34, after "refers to" insert "non-agricultural and non-forestry"

     On page 9, line 31, after "36.70A.365" insert "and does not prohibit agricultural, forestry, or resource-based nonresidential uses"

EFFECT:  Language is added to the intent section recognizing the importance of agricultural lands.  The definition of rural development is clarified to refer to non-agricultural and non-forestry lands.  The rural element provisions do not prohibit agricultural, forestry, or resource-based nonresidential uses.