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SB2334Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Agriculture.

IntroducedSenate Agriculture and Environment

Introduced by Mike Gabbard, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires the payment of an Agricultural Land Conversion Fee by the buyer or lessee in a transaction for any agricultural land that will be converted from agricultural production for certain purposes. Establishes the Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund to, among other things, support the Health Soils Program. Requires all state lands used in the commercial production of agricultural commodities, including any lands under lease agreements with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to use an established metric to advance the adoption of conservation practices.

Where it stands

The committee on AEN deferred the measure.

February 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM/JDC.

  4. Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM.

  5. The committee(s) on AEN/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.

  6. The committee on WLA deferred the measure.

  7. The committee on AEN deferred the measure.

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