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Committee recommends 'do not pass' on bill addressing drain tiling for 80 acres or less
Summary
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee voted to recommend 'do not pass' on Senate Bill 2283, a proposal addressing drain tiling and overland drainage issues on 80-acre parcels.
The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee on the motion "do not pass" voted to recommend against advancing Senate Bill 2283, a measure prompted by testimony about drain tiling and overland flooding associated with parcels of 80 acres or less.
Committee members opened the item by recalling testimony earlier in the day about drain tile reportedly contributing to local flooding problems. Several senators said most problems stem from overland drainage and communication failures, and they emphasized responsibility of local water boards and installers to follow the law. "You can't just drain your water onto somebody else ... without…
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