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NC H1152

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

James Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1,750,000 in recurring General Fund dollars to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for a cover crop insurance subsidy program
  • Provides $5.00 per acre subsidies toward crop insurance premium payments for farmers who establish cover crops
  • Requires cover crops to comply with Division of Soil and Water Conservation best practices and prohibits acreage enrolled in the program from participating in other federal conservation programs
  • Mandates the Department consult with a working group of farmers, agricultural organizations, and conservation organizations during program implementation
  • Effective July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Encourage Cover Crops/Insurance Subsidy

Appropriations

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/31/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/31/2022

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