H-2532.1
HOUSE BILL 2129
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Representatives Low, Jacobsen, Leavitt, Doglio, Barkis, Barnard, Reed, Zahn, Berg, Dye, Graham, Donaghy, and Bernbaum
Prefiled 12/10/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Local Government.
AN ACT Relating to fortifying agritourism; amending RCW 15.04.402 , 36.70A.060 , and 36.70A.177 ; reenacting and amending RCW 36.70A.030 ; adding a new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec. 1. RCW 15.04.402 and 1994 c 46 s 10 are each amended to read as follows:
The department shall seek to enhance, protect, and perpetuate the ability of the private sector to produce food and fiber. Additionally, the department shall seek, consistent with its regulatory responsibilities, to maintain the economic well-being of the agricultural industry and its dependent rural community in Washington state. Agritourism activities in accordance with section 2 of this act stabilize and help protect the economic well-being of the agricultural industry and shall be supported by the department's rules and programs.