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HI HB482

Bill

Status

Passed

7/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a full-time temporary pesticide subsidy program manager position within the Department of Agriculture, exempt from civil service and collective bargaining chapters.

  • Sets the manager's salary at not more than $50,000 per year to oversee the existing pesticide subsidy program for coffee growers.

  • Appropriates $75,000 from the pesticide use revolving fund for fiscal year 2015-2016 and $75,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017 to cover the manager's salary and fringe benefits.

  • The program manager shall facilitate efficient distribution of subsidy funds and manage day-to-day coordination for the pesticide subsidy program supporting coffee growers.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Coffee Berry Borer; Pesticide Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Act 152, on 06/26/2015 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253).

7/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/27/2015
Agriculture3/12/2015
Finance2/18/2015
Agriculture1/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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