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Committee moves bill to change conservation district match to the floor; motion carries by voice vote
Summary
The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee voted to recommend Senate Bill 36 favorably, a bill that would change matching rules for conservation district funding; the motion passed by voice vote after brief discussion and no recorded roll call.
The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on a voice vote recommended Senate Bill 36 favorably for passage, a measure that would change the matching structure for conservation district funding and is subject to appropriation.
Senator (first name not specified) Bowser moved to pass the bill out favorably; Senator Francisco seconded the motion. "I make a motion we accept the bill," Bowser said. The committee voted by voice. After the ayes were voiced and no recorded opposition, the chairman declared the motion carried and recommended the bill favorable for passage.
Committee members noted the bill is subject to appropriation and members were directed to review the fiscal note, which staff said was available online and in the chairman's folder. Bowser, who identified herself as a farmer, said she supports the bill and described ongoing conservation work on her farm. The chair reminded members that the legislation will proceed prospectively for fiscal year 2026 and encouraged members to review the department-provided materials before floor action.
The committee did not record a roll-call vote; the action was a recommended favorable report by voice vote. Members indicated no amendments were filed in committee before the motion. The chair said the committee will continue to question the acting secretary of agriculture at a later meeting regarding the secretary's confirmation and other pending matters.
