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House Bill 497

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Last Action filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State
Title AN ACT relating to seeds.
Bill Documents Bill
Impact Statements Local Mandate
Bill Request Number 1911
Sponsors W. Stone, M. Denham, R. Heath, K. King, M. King, T. McKee, T. Mills, D. Osborne, D. Schamore, J. Taylor, J. Tipton, B. Yonts
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS 250.021 to 250.111 to declare the state's preemption in seed regulation; amend KRS 250.021 to define "blend" and "brand"; amend KRS 250.041 to clarify standards on seed coatings, mixtures, and varieties; amend KRS 250.051 to prescribe labeling permit stipulations; amend KRS 250.071 to clarify germination test deadlines and relabeling requirements.
Index Headings of Original Version Local Mandate - Seed types, regulatory requirements for
Local Government - Seed regulation, state preemption of
Weights and Measures - Seed types, regulatory requirements for
Agriculture - Seed types, regulatory requirements for
Proposed Amendments House Floor Amendment 1
House Floor Amendment 2
Votes Vote History

Actions

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02/25/16
  • introduced in House
02/29/16
  • to Agriculture & Small Business (H)
  • posted in committee
03/02/16
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
03/03/16
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • floor amendment (1) filed
03/07/16
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 9, 2016
  • taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
  • floor amendment (2) filed
03/08/16
  • 3rd reading, passed 90-4 with floor amendment (2)
03/09/16
  • received in Senate
03/11/16
  • to Agriculture (S)
03/15/16
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
03/16/16
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/17/16
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 18, 2016
03/18/16
  • passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
03/21/16
  • passed over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
03/22/16
  • 3rd reading, passed 37-1
  • received in House
03/23/16
  • enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
03/24/16
  • enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
  • delivered to Governor
04/05/16
  • filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor S. Rudy
Summary Amend to include "VNS" as a "Variety Not Stated" label designation; establish a 15-month germination period prior to sale for cool-season grasses; delete references to a sell by date; clarify the use of relabeling stickers.
Index Headings Local Mandate - Seed types, regulatory requirements for
Local Government - Seed regulation, state preemption of
Weights and Measures - Seed types, regulatory requirements for
Agriculture - Seed types, regulatory requirements for

Amendment House Floor Amendment 2
Sponsor S. Rudy
Summary Amend to include "VNS" as a "Variety Not Stated" label marking; establish a 15-month germination period prior to sale of cool-season grasses; clarify labeling origination; delete references to a sell by date; clarify the use of relabeling markings.
Index Headings Local Mandate - Seed types, regulatory requirements for
Local Government - Seed regulation, state preemption of
Weights and Measures - Seed types, regulatory requirements for
Agriculture - Seed types, regulatory requirements for

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