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2017 Senate Bill 5431: Concerning the protection of composting from nuisance lawsuits
Introduced by Sen. Judy Warnick (Grant) (R) on January 24, 2017
Referred to the Senate Agriculture, Water & Rural Economic Development Committee on January 24, 2017
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 14, 2017
Establishes that composting, if it meets specific requirements, is presumed to be reasonable and not found to be a nuisance unless the activity violates county or city regulations or has a substantial adverse effect on public health and safety.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 15, 2017
Amendment offered by Sen. Judy Warnick (Grant) (R) on March 3, 2017
Provides that composting, if it is consistent with good agricultural or forest practices and established prior to surrounding nonagricultural or nonforestry activities, and in compliance with county and city regulations, is presumed to be reasonable and shall not be found to constitute a nuisance unless certain conditions occur.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 3, 2017
Received in the House on March 7, 2017
Referred to the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on March 7, 2017
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on April 23, 2017
Received in the Senate on April 24, 2017
Received in the House on May 5, 2017
Referred to the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on May 5, 2017
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on May 23, 2017