SF 2251 (LSB 5440SV (2) 86)

SENATE FILE 2251

BY  COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

(SUCCESSOR TO SF 2135)

A BILL FOR

An Act establishing a task force to study issues relating to anhydrous ammonia and including effective date provisions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  IOWA ANHYDROUS AMMONIA TASK FORCE.
   1.  An anhydrous ammonia task force is created within the department of agriculture and land stewardship. The task force shall study the development and implementation of solutions related to the use and regulation of anhydrous ammonia and associated innovations related to nutrient management.
   2.  The task force shall be composed of members appointed by the secretary of agriculture from interested stakeholders, including but not limited to persons engaged in the business of storing, transporting, or applying anhydrous ammonia on crop fields. The secretary of agriculture shall chair the task force as a nonvoting member.
   3.  Members of the task force shall not receive a per diem, shall not be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses while in attendance at any meeting, and shall not be reimbursed for travel expenses.
   4.  a.  The task force shall submit a report regarding its findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the governor and the general assembly not later than January 13, 2017.
   b.  The task force is abolished on January 31, 2017.
    Sec. 2.  EFFECTIVE UPON ENACTMENT.  This Act, being deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with

the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill creates an anhydrous ammonia task force within the department of agriculture and land stewardship. The task force is charged to study the development and implementation of solutions related to the use and regulation of anhydrous ammonia and associated innovations related to nutrient management. The task force is to be composed of persons interested in these issues, including persons engaged in storing, transporting, or applying anhydrous ammonia. The members are to be appointed by the secretary of agriculture, who serves as a nonvoting member and chair of the task force. The task force is required to submit its findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the governor and general assembly not later than January 13, 2017. The task force is abolished on January 31, 2017. The bill takes effect upon enactment.