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FL H1291

FL H1291
Nutrient Application Rates

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Introduced
01/07/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to nutrient application rates; amending s. 576.011, F.S.; defining the terms "certified professional" and "site-specific nutrient management"; amending s. 576.045, F.S.; providing legislative findings and intent; authorizing the use of site-specific nutrient management in specified circumstances; authorizing citrus producers to use written recommendations from certified professionals to tailor their recommended nutrient application rates under certain circumstances; requiring citrus producers to keep records regarding the determination that the published nutrient application rates are not appropriate and any recommendations for site-specific nutrient management for a specified period of time; requiring citrus producers using site-specific nutrient management to enroll in and implement certain applicable best management practices; providing a presumption of compliance with certain requirements for citrus producers using site-specific nutrient management; directing the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences to analyze the use of site-specific nutrient management for certain crops, develop a research plan and certain recommendations, and submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature by a specified date; extending the expiration of certain provisions; amending s. 403.067, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of "site-specific nutrient management" for citrus producers, allowing them to tailor their recommended nutrient application rates based on written recommendations from a "certified professional" (defined as an individual with specific credentials). The bill also requires citrus producers using site-specific nutrient management to enroll in and implement applicable best management practices, provides them with a presumption of compliance with water quality standards, and directs the University of Florida to analyze the use of site-specific nutrient management for other crops. The bill extends the expiration of certain provisions related to nitrogen and phosphorus application, and makes conforming changes to related legislation.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Other Sponsors (2)

Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee (House), State Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 1000 (on 03/07/2022)
(5 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291
Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/Analyses/h1291z1.EAF.PDF
Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/Analyses/h1291z.EAF.PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/BillText/c2/PDF
Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/Analyses/h1291e.SAC.PDF
Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/Analyses/h1291d.SAC.PDF
Analysis - Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/Analyses/h1291c.APC.PDF
Analysis - Appropriations Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/Analyses/h1291b.APC.PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/BillText/c1/PDF
Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/Analyses/h1291a.EAF.PDF
House Committee Amendment #021343 https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/Amendment/021343/PDF
Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/Analyses/h1291.EAF.PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1291/BillText/Filed/PDF
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