Bill Summary for S 572 (2015-2016)
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AN ACT TO PROVIDE REGULATORY RELIEF TO FARMERS BY REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO STUDY BRIDGE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL AREAS AND THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING TRANSPORT OF FUEL FOR AGRICULTURAL USE BY FARM VEHICLES AND BY REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO STUDY REGULATORY BARRIERS TO INCREASING DRAINAGE OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS.Intro. by Cook.
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Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Changes the long title.
Makes clarifying changes, providing that the study required for bridges and roads includes areas of the state with significant forestry production in addition to agricultural production. Makes conforming changes.
Requires the Department of Transportation to also submit the findings and recommendations of the study to the Agriculture and Forestry Awareness Study Commission.
Amends language stating the General Assembly's intent in the provisions requiring the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to study the specified regulatory barriers concerning agriculture drainage. Directs DENR to also submit the findings and recommendations of the study to the Agriculture and Forestry Awareness Study Commission.