HB 1562 (2020): including soil health and soil conservation in the state soil conservation plan.

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HB 1562 (2020)

including soil health and soil conservation in the state soil conservation plan.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Agriculture

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 27, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0915h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0915h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 27, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0915h — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • February 18, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/18/2020 10:00 am LOB 303
  • February 27, 2020: Executive Session: 02/27/2020 10:00 am LOB 303
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0915h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Removed from Consent (Rep. Sylvia) 03/11/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Amendment #2020-0915h : AA VV 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0915h: MA VV 03/12/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 199 (2021): including soil health and soil conservation in the state soil conservation plan.
  • HB 199 (2021): including soil health and soil conservation in the state soil conservation plan.

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