HJR125 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: David SessionsSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Agriculture, supporting designation of year 2015 as International Year of Soils
Summary: This Alabama House Joint Resolution designates 2015 as the International Year of Soils and endorses locally led soil conservation.
What This Bill Does
It proclaims 2015 as International Year of Soils and asks the public to participate in soil-related activities. It states support for conserving soils through landowner participation in federal programs run by soil and water conservation districts, including the Conservation Reserve Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program as authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985. It also supports the Small Watershed Rehabilitation Program as authorized by the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act and requests a copy of the resolution be presented.

Who It Affects
Landowners participating in federal soil and watershed conservation programs (CRP, EQIP, CSP, ACEP, RCPP) and the Small Watershed Rehabilitation Program
Local soil and water conservation districts
Alabama residents and the public, who are encouraged to participate in soil-related activities

Key Provisions
Designates the year 2015 as the International Year of Soils and encourages public participation in related activities
Expresses support for soil conservation through landowner participation in specified federal programs (CRP, EQIP, CSP, ACEP, RCPP) as authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985 and the related authorities
Supports the Small Watershed Rehabilitation Program as authorized by the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act
Requires a copy of the resolution to be available for appropriate presentation

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative