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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2015 Regular Session

Income Tax Credit - Qualified Farms - Food Donation Pilot Program [HB-359]
Allowing a qualified farm a credit, for tax years 2015 through 2017, of up to $5,000 against the State income tax; providing that the credit is equal to 50% of the value of an eligible food donation or 75% of the value of donated certified organic produce; providing that, for a fiscal year, the total amount of tax credit certificates issued may not exceed $250,000; reestablishing the Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Hub and Spoke Program in the Southern Maryland Region; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Hixson Hearing 2/24 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/24/2015

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2015 Regular Session

Agriculture - Antibiotic Drug Usage - Food-Producing Animals [HB-1075]
Prohibiting a person from administering an antibiotic drug to a food-producing animal under specified circumstances; requiring the State Department of Agriculture to establish by regulation a specified program; requiring regulations adopted by the Department to include specified provisions; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Morhaim Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 03/16/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 87th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Transportation of right-of-way landscaping installed by utilities. [HB-520]
Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Transportation of right-of-way landscaping installed by utilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michelle Beckley Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/23/2021

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program. [SB-928]
Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Effective On 9/1/15 on 05/15/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain committees and programs to develop the wine industry in this state through the Department of Agriculture. [SB-880]
Relating to certain committees and programs to develop the wine industry in this state through the Department of Agriculture.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Effective On 9/1/15 on 06/17/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border. [SB-797]
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Effective On 9/1/15 on 05/29/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to establishing an agriculture ombudsman office in the Department of Agriculture. [SB-786]
Relating to establishing an agriculture ombudsman office in the Department of Agriculture.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 03/02/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities. [SB-77]
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rodney Ellis Read First Time on 01/26/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees. [SB-219]
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Effective Immediately on 04/02/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence. [SB-1866]
Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 03/25/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the provision of affordable housing in colonias, rural communities, and small municipalities. [SB-1670]
Relating to the provision of affordable housing in colonias, rural communities, and small municipalities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 03/23/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the designation of an office in the Department of Agriculture to focus on matters relating to colonias. [SB-1669]
Relating to the designation of an office in the Department of Agriculture to focus on matters relating to colonias.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 03/23/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program. [SB-1590]
Relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Co-author Authorized on 04/16/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to strategic plan goals to address hunger, food, nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in this state. [SB-1476]
Relating to strategic plan goals to address hunger, food, nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sylvia Garcia Read First Time on 03/19/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties. [SB-1408]
Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Vetoed By The Governor on 06/20/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring that certain strategic plans of certain state agencies include the goals of reducing the incidence of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-related disease in this state. [SB-1374]
Relating to requiring that certain strategic plans of certain state agencies include the goals of reducing the incidence of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-related disease in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 03/18/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the office of water and the water advisory committee in the Department of Agriculture. [SB-1311]
Relating to the office of water and the water advisory committee in the Department of Agriculture.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 03/18/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a waiver of fees by the Department of Agriculture and the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain educational programs involving aquaculture and hydroponics. [SB-1204]
Relating to a waiver of fees by the Department of Agriculture and the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain educational programs involving aquaculture and hydroponics.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Rodriguez Effective Immediately on 05/29/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the display of notice of federal and state tax rates for motor fuel sold at retail. [HB-991]
Relating to the display of notice of federal and state tax rates for motor fuel sold at retail.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donald Huffines Effective On 1/1/16 on 06/19/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border. [HB-979]
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Lucio Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/06/2015

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