LINK: Senate Bill 1026
SPONSOR: Sen. Tammy Nichols
IFF Analysis: +1
STATUS: Awaiting hearing in Senate Ag
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
This legislation supports urban agriculture by permitting residential property owners to keep up to four chickens per 0.2 acres while allowing local regulations to ensure community standards. It promotes local food production, protects property rights, and addresses food security in urban areas. The bill excludes multifamily units and properties already governed by agricultural zoning.
LATEST NEWS:
1/24/25: Sen. Nichols introduced the bill and the committee voted to print. It will be heard in Senate Ag on Tuesday, February 4 at 8am MDT.
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Brian Almon is the Editor of the Gem State Chronicle. He also serves as Chairman of the District 14 Republican Party and is a trustee of the Eagle Public Library Board. He lives with his wife and five children in Eagle.
