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HR166 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Richard Lindsey
Richard Lindsey
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Urging reauthorization of Farm Bill (2012-20471R1)
Summary

An Alabama House resolution urging Congress to reauthorize the Farm Bill (2012) with a focus on preserving and funding the Conservation Title.

What This Bill Does

The bill expresses support for reauthorizing the Farm Bill’s Conservation Title and maintaining its funding. It highlights that the Conservation Title supports voluntary partnerships between the USDA and private landowners to protect soil, water, and natural habitat, which benefits agriculture, forestry, and rural economies. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Alabama’s congressional delegation to urge them to vote for reauthorization in a way that preserves the title’s integrity and effectiveness.

Who It Affects
  • Private landowners, farmers, ranchers, forest managers, and related agricultural/forestry businesses who participate in or benefit from Conservation Title programs.
  • Alabama lawmakers and the Alabama congressional delegation (and Alabama residents in rural areas) who would vote on or implement the Farm Bill and its conservation funding.
Key Provisions
  • Urges Congress to reauthorize the Farm Bill, specifically preserving the Conservation Title.
  • Advocates maintaining funding for Conservation Title programs and ensuring the reauthorization keeps the title effective and responsible.
  • Requires sending copies of the resolution to every member of Alabama’s congressional delegation to urge their support.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Resolutions, Legislative

Bill Actions

Rules first Substitute Offered

Galliher motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Rules Substitute Offered

Reported from Rules with 1 substitute and

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature