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H8014Introduced in the House

Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.

IntroducedHouse Municipal Government & Housing

Introduced by Earl Read, District 26

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Official description

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT - Prohibits any city, town, quasi-municipal corporation or public corporation from assessing any existing agricultural operation or agricultural land for the extension of any water utilities past the property and from imposing any connection fee.

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Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 24, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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