SF 2377 - Confinement Feeding Operations - Iowa Key Vote
Timeline
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- May 3, 2006
- House Bill Passed
- May 3, 2006
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 16, 2006
- Introduced
- March 7, 2006
Related Issues
Stage Details
Title: Confinement Feeding Operations
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to approve or disapprove permits for construction of confinement feeding operations based on standards set by law. The bill also prohibits the DNR from conducting an evaluation of a confinement feeding operation or an open feedlot that has not commenced operation, unless specific circumstances exist. The bill allows the DNR to send a letter informing the owner of potential environmental hazards caused by the feeding operation. The bill also grants the DNR authority to evaluate commenced feeding operations for environmental hazards.
Title: Confinement Feeding Operations
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that requires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to approve or disapprove permits for construction of confinement feeding operations based on standards set by law. The bill also prohibits the DNR from conducting an evaluation of a confinement feeding operation or an open feedlot that has not commenced operation, unless specific circumstances exist. The bill allows the DNR to send a letter informing the owner of potential environmental hazards caused by the feeding operation. The bill also grants the DNR authority to evaluate commenced feeding operations for environmental hazards.
Title: Confinement Feeding Operations
Committee Sponsors
- Natural Resources Committee (Sponsor)
- Environmental Protection Committee (Co-sponsor)