SSB 5934 — Concerning pollinator habitat.

What this bill does

Allows cities and counties to encourage permit applicants to include pollinator friendly plants in landscaped areas. Prohibits cities, counties, homeowners' associations, and common interest communities from banning beehives and pollinator habitats.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 1, 2024
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · March 5, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 12, 2024
  48 yea · 1 nay

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