URBAN AND RURAL LAND RESERVES – SB 1011
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LAND USE
Urban and Rural Land Reserves
(SB 1011)
Senate Vote # 9
House Vote # 9
This bill is important because it allows for active consideration of fish and wildlife values while considering urban growth boundary expansions in the future. It specifically does two things. First it creates a new process for designating “urban reserves” based on the suitability of the land generally for urban development. The second thing it does is create an entirely new designation called rural reserves which are lands outside urban growth boundaries that will not be able to be brought into the boundary for a period of 40-50 years. This bill provides more flexibility for providing greater protections for lands important for agriculture, forestry or fish and wildlife.
YES IS THE PRO-ENVIRONMENT VOTE
Passed House, June 11, 38-14
Passed Senate, June 13, 20-8
Signed by the Governor
