Introduced
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To authorize the repeal a large concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) permit if the operator is found responsible under civil law or guilty under criminal law of violating certain water pollution laws.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details, amended to give a court the authority to shut down a large CAFO that has caused a discharge of pollutants in violation of state water pollution laws.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require the Department of Agriculture to notify local governments when it receives a construction permit application for a large CAFO in the area.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To authorize the neighbor of a large CAFO to sue the operation for damages resulting from the loss of property value due to objectionable odors, if the neighbor was there first.
The amendment failed 17 to 21 (details)
Passed in the Senate 21 to 17 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
