The bill amends RCW 89.08.220 to clarify the powers of conservation districts in Washington State, particularly regarding land ownership and acquisition. It allows conservation districts to acquire property through various means, including purchase, exchange, lease, or gift, but prohibits them from purchasing real property that is 20 acres or larger and actively used for agricultural production. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section requiring each conservation district to compile and submit an inventory of all real property they own that meets specific criteria, including being 20 acres or more and qualifying as farm and agricultural land prior to the district's ownership.

The inventory must include essential details such as the legal description, associated water rights, and the most recent crops grown on the property. However, properties under private land easement agreements are exempt from this inventory requirement. The Department of Agriculture is tasked with posting all received inventories on its website, ensuring transparency and accessibility of information regarding conservation districts' land holdings.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 89.08.220