HB1251 requires cities to get approval from the county commissioners and the landowner before annexing unplatted land or agricultural parcels larger than 20 acres. The bill defines "agricultural land" to include farms devoted to crops, livestock, timber, or similar uses, and clarifies that pastureland and woodland count as agricultural if they're part of the same farming operation.
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 38. H.J. 310
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 4.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Local Government H.J. 227
First Reading House H.J. 214
Liz May
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Do Pass
Local Government — Do Pass