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 Bill Status of HB5172  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  AG-ANHYDROUS AMMONIA TRAINING

House Sponsors
Rep. Joyce Mason

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
505 ILCS 80/3from Ch. 5, par. 55.3
505 ILCS 80/14.5 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Fertilizer Act of 1961. Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop and implement a grower training program for the safe handling of anhydrous ammonia. Provides that a grower must complete the training program before using anhydrous ammonia. Provides that upon completion of the training program, a grower shall be designated a certified competent attendant and provided with documentation attesting to his or her completion of the training program. Allows growers to complete equivalent training programs that have been approved by the Department. Requires anhydrous ammonia training every 3 years. Provides for the adoption of rules. Defines terms. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/14/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
  2/18/2020HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/12/2020HouseAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
  6/23/2020HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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