Legislature hears support for task force to ease regulatory stress on farmers
A bipartisan task force bill (HB 2619) to study and recommend regulatory reforms for agriculture drew broad support from producers, WSDA and industry groups; staff and sponsor said they are working to reduce a fiscal note before policy cutoff.
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The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Friday heard testimony in favor of House Bill 26 19, which would create a joint legislative task force to review regulations affecting land use, water stewardship, grazing rights and pesticide rules and recommend reforms by November 2028.
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