2767-S AMH SIMP MOET 122

SHB 2767 - H AMD 1206

By Representative Simpson

ADOPTED 2/18/2008

   On page 1, after line 3, insert the following:

   "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature recognizes that the benefits of a productive and prosperous agricultural economy are numerous and are enjoyed throughout the state. Washington's agricultural products are a vital part of the state's economic and cultural fabric, and are consumed in countless local, regional, and international markets. The legislature recognizes also that it plays a meaningful role in promoting the health of the state's agricultural economy.

   (2) The legislature further recognizes that it has a duty to secure the well being of its citizens through the establishment and enforcement of requirements for safe physical structures, and that these requirements are implemented through locally-issued building permits.

   (3) The legislature intends this legislation to promote the health of the state's agricultural economy and to ensure the safety of its citizens. The legislature intends for these two objectives to be met by establishing a statewide permit cost for specialty agricultural structures."

   Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

   On page 1, at the beginning of line 6, insert "(1)"

   On page 1, line 7, after "agricultural" strike "buildings" and insert "structures"

   On page 1, line 8, after "exceed" strike all material through "inspections" on line 9 and insert "one hundred fifty dollars"

   On page 1, line 14, after "agricultural" strike "building" and insert "structure"

   On page 1, after line 14, insert the following:

   "(2) No plan review is necessary for a pre-engineered specialty agricultural structure on a commercial agricultural operation if the design has been:

   (a) Approved by a state licensed and registered engineer; and

   (b) Certified to meet local conditions related to wind load, snow load, and other natural forces."

   On page 1, at the beginning of line 15, insert "(3)"

   Correct the title.

EFFECT: (1) Deletes a provision specifying that the charge for building permits for specialty agricultural buildings constructed on a commercial agricultural operation may not exceed the costs incurred by the local government for processing the permit and performing associated inspections. (2) Adds a provision specifying that the charge for building permits for specialty agricultural structures constructed on a commercial agricultural operation may not exceed 150 dollars. (3) Adds a provision specifying that no plan review is necessary for pre-engineered specialty agricultural structures on commercial agricultural operations if certain conditions are met.

(4) Makes technical changes to harmonize bill text with the title.

(5) Adds intent language.