5108-S AMH CURT VANS 008

SSB 5108 - H AMD TO AGNR COMM AMD (H3161.1) 622

By Representative Curtis

ADOPTED 4/10/2007

   On page 5, after line 36 of the amendment, insert the following:

   "Sec. 6. A new section is added to RCW 90.84 and 1998 c 248 to read as follows: Agricultural land shall not be acquired by a governmental entity for wetland mitigation purposes through eminent domain.

   NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. Section 6 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately."

   Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal

references accordingly.

   Correct the title.

EFFECT: Prohibits the use of eminent domain to acquire agricultural land for the purpose of wetland mitigation. Adds an emergency clause.