HR128 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David SessionsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Supporting designation of year 2015 as International Year of Soils

Summary

A House resolution designates 2015 as the International Year of Soils and supports locally led soil conservation in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It designates the year 2015 as the International Year of Soils and encourages public participation in activities that celebrate soils. It expresses support for soil conservation by promoting landowner participation with local soil and water conservation districts in federal programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, and Regional Conservation Partnership Program, as well as the Small Watershed Rehabilitation Program under federal law. It also states that a copy of the resolution should be provided for presentation.

Who It Affects

• Landowners and farmers in Alabama, encouraged to participate in soil conservation programs and practices through local districts.
• Local soil and water conservation districts and Alabama residents, encouraged to support and participate in soil conservation activities and programs.

Key Provisions

• Designation of the year 2015 as the International Year of Soils and encouragement of public participation in related activities.
• Support for soil conservation through landowner participation with local soil and water conservation districts in specified federal programs (CRP, EQIP, CSP, ACEP, RCPP) and the Small Watershed Rehabilitation Program, as authorized by federal law.
• A copy of the resolution to be made 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