SJR40 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Congress, urged to reauthorize the conservation title of the US Farm Bill

Summary

Alabama's Senate urges Congress to reauthorize the Conservation Title of the U.S. Farm Bill to support voluntary conservation programs and keep funding within budget limits.

What This Bill Does

The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature's request for Congress to reauthorize the Conservation Title. It argues these programs protect soil, water, and natural resources while supporting rural economies, jobs, and outdoor recreation through voluntary partnerships between the USDA and private landowners. It also asks Congress to maintain sufficient funding to meet national needs and to consider budget constraints in the reauthorization. Finally, it directs copies of the resolution to Alabama's congressional delegation to encourage their support.

Who It Affects

• Landowners, farmers, ranchers, and forest managers (through conservation programs and partnerships)
• Agricultural and forest-related businesses (economy and program participation)
• Hunters and anglers and other outdoor recreation participants (through habitat protection and access)
• Local and state government officials (influence on conservation funding and programs)
• Nonprofit organizations focused on conservation (advocate for program support)

Key Provisions

• Urges Congress to reauthorize the Conservation Title of the U.S. Farm Bill.
• Notes that Conservation Title programs are cost-effective and rely on voluntary partnerships between the USDA and private landowners to protect soil, water, and habitat.
• Requests that funding for conservation be maintained at levels that meet national needs and support agriculture, forestry, and related outdoor recreation economies.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Alabama's congressional delegation to encourage their vote in favor of reauthorization.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative