STATE FORESTS-NURSERIES USES
Summary
Amends the State Forest Act. Removes language that provides the Department of Natural Resources shall establish and operate nurseries to produce and distribute plants and plant materials. Removes language that the Department shall provide, without charge, plants and plant materials to various entities, including State agencies and local governments, for conservation and commemorative plantings. Provides that the Department shall not sell plant and plant materials to the general public, mining companies, and other industries. Removes the provision that Christmas trees, roundwood, and other materials derived from State distributed plants or plant materials may be utilized, sold, or removed. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2012
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 8, 2013
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 9, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 27, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Feb 15, 2012
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Dave Winters
RRepublican
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