SB5206 – Excludes solar projects on agricultural land from the expedited process for siting energy projects. (Dead)
Prime Sponsor – Senator Warnick (R; 13th District; Moses Lake)
Current status – Had a hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy and Technology  January 27th.
Next step would be – Dead bill.
Legislative tracking page for the bill.

Summary –
Currently, the developer of an energy facility or an alternative energy resource facility may apply for expedited processing of the application by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council, and the Council may provide that, if it finds that the environmental impact of the proposed facility isn’t significant or will be mitigated to a nonsignificant level; and that the project’s consistent and in compliance with city, county,or regional land use plans or zoning.

The bill would make solar projects on agricultural lands with long-term significance for the commercial production of food or other agricultural products ineligible for expedited processing, in order to allow for a comprehensive review of local concerns if there are any.