Fertilizer; regulation of application and labeling. (HB1831)
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Fertilizer; regulation of application and labeling. Regulates several aspects relating to the application and use of fertilizer to lawns and turfs, including rules against applying fertilizers containing phosphorus or applying fertilizer when the ground is frozen, and the inclusion of a cautionary label on application and use. The prohibitions do not apply if: (i) the turf area is newly established or under repair; (ii) recent soil tests indicate the need for phosphorus fertilizer; (iii) the turf area is a golf course that has implemented a nutrient management plan; (iv) the area is a garden or greenhouse; or (v) the product being used is manipulated manure or yard waste compost. The bill also prohibits localities from regulating the use or application of fertilizers outside of any authority granted by the Stormwater Management Act. The Department of Conservation and Recreation is required to adopt regulations and operate a voluntary nutrient management training program to enable landowners and operators to prepare nutrient management plans for their own property. Golf course owners are specifically required to develop and implement nutrient management plans. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2011 | Committee |
01/11/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103440D |
01/11/2011 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
01/18/2011 | Assigned ACNRsub: #2 Natural Resources |
01/18/2011 | Assigned ACNRsub: #3 Chesapeake |
01/27/2011 | Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
02/02/2011 | Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (22-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/02/2011 | Committee substitute printed 11104757D-H1 |
02/02/2011 | Incorporates HB2348 |
02/02/2011 | Incorporates HB1751 |
02/02/2011 | Incorporates HB2463 |
02/03/2011 | Read first time |
02/04/2011 | Read second time |
02/04/2011 | Committee substitute agreed to 11104757D-H1 |
02/04/2011 | Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1831H1 |
02/06/2011 | Passed by for the day |
02/07/2011 | Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N) |
02/07/2011 | VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (99-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/08/2011 | Constitutional reading dispensed |
02/08/2011 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
02/11/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1831H1) |
02/14/2011 | Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with substitite (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/14/2011 | Committee substitute printed 11105319D-S1 |
02/15/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1831S1) |
02/15/2011 | Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/16/2011 | Read third time |
02/16/2011 | Reading of substitute waived |
02/16/2011 | Committee substitute agreed to 11105319S1 |
02/16/2011 | Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB1831S1 |
02/16/2011 | Passed Senate with substitute (37-Y 3-N) (see vote tally) |
02/17/2011 | Placed on Calendar |
02/18/2011 | Senate substitute agreed to by House 11105319D-S1 (94-Y 0-N) |
02/18/2011 | VOTE: ADOPTION (94-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/24/2011 | Enrolled |
02/24/2011 | Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1831ER) |
02/24/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1831ER) |
02/24/2011 | Signed by Speaker |
02/24/2011 | Signed by President |
02/26/2011 | Signed by President |
03/22/2011 | G Approved by Governor-Chapter 341 (effective 7/1/11) |
03/22/2011 | G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0341) |
Video
This bill was discussed on the floor of the General Assembly. Below is all of the video that we have of that discussion, 3 clips in all, totaling 3 minutes.
Comments
Please, vote Yes for HB1831.
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