SB 104
Classifies dairies exceeding specified size as industrial facilities for purposes of right to farm laws, air pollution laws and land use laws.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SENR) |
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Requested by | (at the request of Senate Interim Committee on Environment and Natural Resources) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Classifies large dairies as industrial facilities and prohibits new or expanded industrial dairies that violate local ordinances.
Overview#
Classifies dairies exceeding specified size as industrial facilities for purposes of right to farm laws, air pollution laws and land use laws. Provides that use of water for industrial dairy is industrial use. Allows local governments to adopt human health and safety ordinances restricting or prohibiting air and water emissions by dairies classified as industrial facilities. Prohibits Department of Environmental Quality and Water Resources Department from issuing permits for new or expanded industrial dairy contrary to local ordinances.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-14 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2019-01-15 | S | Referred to Environment and Natural Resources. |
| 2019-03-21 | S | Public Hearing held. |
| 2019-06-30 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |