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ID S1271

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "grazing management plan" as a written agreement between a lessee and the Department of Lands (or another public agency approved by the department) designed to meet resource objectives identified by the department.

  • Requires all applicants for state grazing leases to submit a grazing management proposal addressing resource concerns identified by the department no later than the lease application deadline.

  • Exempts current lessees with an existing grazing management plan from submitting a new proposal unless the Department of Lands makes a written request for one.

  • Allows current lessees to submit a modified grazing management proposal if they desire to change their existing plan, with submission required by the lease application deadline.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law relating to the Department of Lands to require applicants for state grazing leases to submit grazing management proposals, to provide requirements for such proposals and to provide for certain exceptions.

LANDS DEPARTMENT

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 256 Effective: 07/01/12

4/3/2012

Committee Referrals

Resources and Conservation3/9/2012
Resources and Environment1/31/2012

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