S-3859.1
SENATE BILL 6104
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Senators Muzzall and Short
Read first time 01/13/26. Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
AN ACT Relating to protecting agriculture; amending RCW 79A.15.040 and 36.70A.110 ; reenacting and amending RCW 36.70A.130 ; adding a new section to chapter 35.13 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.14 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 35A.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; and adding a new chapter to Title 15 RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that the agricultural economy in Washington state is struggling for viability. A recent study from the United States department of agriculture found that Washington state farmers come in last with regard to farm income; in fact, Washington agriculture had a negative income this year. Over the last four years, the income to Washington farmers has steadily decreased. Washington farmers raise over 300 different crops and Washington agriculture is one of the top industries in the state. In 2023, Washington's agricultural production was worth nearly $14,000,000,000. However, with an average of two farms a day closing since 2017, agriculture in Washington can hardly persist.
(2) The legislature further finds that increasing costs of government regulation is a key component of the overwhelming stress faced by the industry.