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SB3227 - 104th General Assembly
NITROGEN REDUCTION INCENTIVE
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Nitrogen Reduction Program Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Agriculture shall, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and soil and water conservation districts in the State, develop a nitrogen reduction incentive program by January 1, 2027 for the purpose of addressing water quality issues. Provides that the program will include a per-acre payment rate of not less than $5 per acre. Provides that crop management records collected from farmers shall be considered confidential. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/02/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner |
| 2/02/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/02/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/10/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Appropriations |
| 3/13/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 |
| 3/23/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura |
| 4/24/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 |
| 5/12/2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci |
| 5/15/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 |
| 5/22/2026 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |