Introduced
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To require concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) operators to post a surety bond in amounts specified in the bill, which range from $100,000 to $1 million depending on the size of the operation and whether it has experienced any permit violations. The bond money could be used for to pay potential environmental cleanup costs related to permit violations. Also, to prohibit a CAFO from increasing the number of animals if it has violated water pollution laws.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To define who is considered to be the owner or operator of a CAFO for purposes of the bill's bonding requirement.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 22 to 16 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
