SR64 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Supporting designation of year 2015 as International Year of Soils

Summary

SR64 designates 2015 as the International Year of Soils and promotes locally led soil conservation in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It designates the year 2015 as the International Year of Soils and invites public participation in activities that celebrate soils. It expresses Alabama's support for soil conservation led by local communities, in partnership with local soil and water conservation districts, and through certain federal conservation programs. It references 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, all as authorized by federal law. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be made available for appropriate presentation.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and communities, who are encouraged to participate in activities recognizing the importance of soils.
• Landowners and local soil and water conservation districts, who may participate in or benefit from the referenced conservation programs.

Key Provisions

• Designate the year 2015 as the International Year of Soils and encourage public participation.
• Express support for soil conservation through landowner participation in programs including CRP, EQIP, CSP, ACEP, and RCPP, and the Small Watershed Rehabilitation Program as authorized by relevant federal laws.
• Provide a copy of the resolution 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