Washington HB1999 prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring agricultural land in the state.

Washington HB1999 amends state law to prohibit any foreign adversary from acquiring any interest in agricultural land in Washington. The bill defines "foreign adversary" as any foreign government or nongovernment person determined by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to have engaged in conduct significantly adverse to U.S. national security. Any attempted acquisition by a foreign adversary is void, and title to the land vests in the state of Washington.

Washington HB1999 prohibits foreign adversaries from acquiring agricultural land in the state.

Washington HB1999 amends state law to prohibit any foreign adversary from acquiring any interest in agricultural land in Washington. The bill defines "foreign adversary" as any foreign government or nongovernment person determined by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to have engaged in conduct significantly adverse to U.S. national security. Any attempted acquisition by a foreign adversary is void, and title to the land vests in the state of Washington.