Mike Halpin
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 36
Primary
Amends the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Act. Provides that the purposes of soil and water conservation districts include the conservation of soil health, organic matter in soil and plants, and water quality (rather than just water); and the improvement of resilience to droughts, floods, and other extreme weather. Defines "soil health". Allows districts to initiate and conduct specified activities regarding improvement of soil health, including surveys, investigations, research, development of comprehensive plans, entering into agreements with or cooperating with other entities, and making agricultural and engineering machinery and equipment available to landowners or occupiers within the district. Makes other changes.
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0484
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2020
Sent to the Governor
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2019
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2019
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2019
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Referred to Assignments
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Scott M. Bennett
First Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 013-000-000
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Halpin
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