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Committee advances optional computer-model tool for agricultural setbacks after extended debate
Summary
The Agriculture Committee voted to give a due pass to a bill authorizing counties and townships to voluntarily use a computer-model tool to recommend setbacks for animal agriculture; the bill carries an effective date of Aug. 1, 2026.
The Agriculture Committee voted to give a due pass to a bill that would authorize counties and townships to voluntarily use a computer-modeling tool to calculate setback or odor‑impact recommendations for animal agriculture operations; the effective date in the bill is Aug. 1, 2026.
Representative Vollmer, who moved the motion, said the bill has support from commodity groups and the Department of Agriculture and described it as a voluntary tool: "I've given this bill quite a bit of thought and, and then also, you know, reading all the testimonies and so forth. It looks like it's got good support from several of the commodity groups and organizations within the state including our department of agriculture." Several members laid out concerns about implementation and the evidence base.
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