HB 1801-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Finds that agriculture is an integral part of Washington state history and agriculture has provided and continues to provide employment for many of Washington state citizens.

Finds that providing targeted incentives to sellers of agricultural lands will allow new and existing small agricultural producers to purchase productive farm land.

Declares an intent to provide such incentives through excise tax relief on sales of agricultural lands to new or existing small producers.