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H8613Introduced 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 Charlene Lima, District 14

What does this bill do?

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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.

Where it stands

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

June 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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