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CA AB1508
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Heath Flora
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Air Resources Board to develop a carbon offset credit program for whole orchard recycling.
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Appropriates an unspecified amount from the General Fund to the Department of Food and Agriculture for research grants to UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Division and California State University.
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Research grants will assess cobenefits of healthy soil practices including whole orchard recycling, cover crops, and composting.
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Cobenefits research will evaluate potential contaminant reduction such as nitrate leaching into groundwater and increased soil water-holding capacity for groundwater recharge.
Legislative Description
Agriculture: whole orchard recycling: carbon offset credits and healthy soils.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2022