2007 Senate Bill 503

Revise farm environmental regulation enforcement

Introduced in the Senate

May 15, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To require licensure and regulation of commercial animal waste handlers, including training and bonding requirements, $100 annual license fees, and adherence to regulations specified in the bill and to further regulations that the Department of Agriculture would be authorized to impose in the future without additional legislation.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

June 19, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 20, 2007

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

Passed in the Senate 23 to 15 (details)

Received in the House

June 20, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture