Buffer Bill News Today

The most recent legislative session is now behind us as the ag community looks back at what amounts to not much progress made either for or against the industry.

The most recent legislative session is now behind us as the ag community looks back at what amounts to not much progress made either for or against the industry.

If you were hoping there would be an acceptable fix to the buffer bill by now, Washington State Tree Fruit Association President Jon DeVaney says were not there yet, but there has been some progress.

The Buffer Bill is back and, according to Washington Policy Centers Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison, its better, but not perfect.

A pair of bills in Olympia, one in the House and one in the Senate, are revisiting the buffer bill that, Washington Policy Center Ag Research Director, Pam Lewison believes needs much more discussion before a plan can be finalized.

Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney gives his thoughts on HB 1838, the Buffer Bill, that proposes to expand the riparian mitigation zones along rivers, streams and lakes to 100-250 feet.

Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney gives his thoughts on HB 1838, the Buffer Bill, that proposes to expand the riparian mitigation zones along rivers, streams and lakes to 100-250 feet.

Washington State Tree Fruit Association president Jon DeVaney gives his thoughts on HB 1838, the Buffer Bill, that proposes to expand the riparian mitigation zones along rivers, streams and lakes to 100-250 feet.

The Washington Policy Centers Pam Lewison breaks down the major faults in HB 1838, the Buffer Bill.

The Washington Policy Centers Pam Lewison breaks down the major faults in HB 1838, the Buffer Bill.