09RS HB172

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HB 172 (BR 444) - T. McKee, D. Osborne

AN ACT relating to agricultural districts.
Amend KRS 262.850 to define "Agricultural land," "Agriculture," "Horticulture," "Aquaculture," "Livestock," and "Poultry"; include local Comprehensive Plans and 401 Facilities Plans when considering the formation of an agricultural district; require agricultural land to be used for agriculture for at least one year before being eligible to be in an agricultural district; require agricultural districts of less than 10 acres to have annual reviews and to comply with any necessary conservation plans; require the board to inform all members of agricultural districts that they must comply with KRS Chapter 132 in order to get an agricultural assessment on their property; make technical corrections.

     Jan 9-introduced in House
     Feb 3-to Agriculture & Small Business (H)
     Feb 9-posted in committee
     Feb 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Feb 12-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, February 23, 2009
     Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 97-1
     Feb 24-received in Senate
     Feb 26-to Agriculture (S)

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