10RS HB175

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HB 175 (BR 267) - F. Steele, T. Riner, J. Carney, T. Couch, R. Crimm, B. DeWeese, C. Embry Jr., K. Hall, T. McKee, S. Santoro, J. Stewart III, D. Watkins, S. Westrom

AN ACT relating to reclamation.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 350 to declare the importance of supporting pollinator habitats on reclamation sites to speed up revegetation and improve soil and hydrologic stability; amend KRS 350.113 to include pollinator colonies in the planting reports; amend KRS 350.435 to include pollinator habitats when dealing with introduced species on reclamation sites; create a noncodified section to request the interim joint committee with jurisdiction over mine reclamation to examine the issue of pollinator habitats and ways to support beekeeping on mine reclamation sites.

HB 175 - AMENDMENTS

HCS - Retain provisions of original bill; remove reference to the distinction between group and solitary pollinators; and designate the honeybee as the official state agricultural insect.

HCA (1/Title, J. Gooch Jr.) - Make title amendment.

     Jan 5-introduced in House
     Jan 6-to Natural Resources & Environment (H)
     Jan 11-posted in committee
     Feb 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
     Feb 19-2nd reading, to Rules
     Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 23, 2010
     Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
     Feb 24-received in Senate
     Mar 1-to Agriculture (S)
     Mar 4-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Mar 5-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 9-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 10, 2010
     Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
     Mar 11-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor
     Mar 18-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 19)

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