Email the House Finance Committee
HB - 1261
Providing tax relief for certain incidental uses on open space land.
Thank the House Finance Committee for considering HB – 1261 and encourage them to pass the bill out of committee. Use the following points to craft a message to the House Finance Committee.
- Thank the committee for hearing HB - 1261
- Agritourism is a critical part of agriculture reaching consumers and providing on farm experiences.
- List several activities you know about your own or neighboring agritourism facilities.
- Agritourism provides diversified income for farmers who want to continue to farm close to urban and suburban communities.
- Open Space designations are critically important to preserving Washington's natural landscapes.
- Helps give farmers an option to transition from commodity agriculture to agritourism.
- Provides education opportunities to those interested in learning more about agriculture.
- Express your appreciation and how beneficial it would be for this bill to move through the process.
Copy the email addresses below:
sharontomiko.santos@leg.wa.gov
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