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KY SB124

KY SB124
AN ACT relating to conservation.


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Introduced
02/05/2019
In Committee
03/07/2019
Crossed Over
02/22/2019
Passed
03/13/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/22/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 224.10-022 to remove the reference to KRS 12.210 relating to the hiring of the executive director of the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves; amend KRS 224.71-100 to update references to the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service; amend KRS 224.71-110 to update references to the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency; amend KRS 262.850 to extend the time period for a local soil and water conservation district to review a petition to create agricultural district from 60 days to 100 days; extend the period of time the Soil and Water Conservation Commission has to review the recommendation of the district board of supervisors from 60 days to 100 days; amend KRS 262.900 and 353.655 to conform; repeal KRS 262.096; confirm Executive Order 2018-601.

AI Summary

This bill makes several key changes related to conservation in Kentucky: 1. It removes the reference to KRS 12.210 relating to the hiring of the executive director of the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves, updating the process for appointing this position. 2. It updates references to the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency throughout various KRS sections related to agriculture and conservation. 3. It extends the time periods for local soil and water conservation districts and the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to review petitions to create agricultural districts, increasing the review period from 60 days to 100 days. 4. It repeals KRS 262.096 related to budget reporting requirements. 5. It confirms Executive Order 2018-601, which reorganized the Energy and Environment Cabinet. Overall, the bill aims to update and streamline various administrative processes and requirements related to conservation and agriculture in Kentucky.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

signed by Governor (KY Acts ch. 050) (on 03/22/2019)

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