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JOINT MEMORIAL · 2019–20 SESSION

SJM 8005: Biochar

Supporting the continued research, development, production, and application of biochar from our forests and agricultural lands.

Summary

  • Affirms the Legislature's support for biochar research, including research into the production of biochar and research into applications for biochar.

From the House Bill Report (SJM 8005), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Passed Legislature Passed Legislature · filed with Secretary of State
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 15, 2019
  3. Passed SenateFeb 25, 2019
  4. Passed HouseApr 17, 2019
  5. FiledApr 23, 2019
Prime sponsor
Shelly Short (R-7)
Introduced
January 16, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
April 23, 2019
Companion bill
HJM 4000

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Shelly Short (R-7)

14 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Kevin Van De Wege D-24Judy Warnick R-13Guy Palumbo D-1Senator R-8John McCoy D-38John Braun R-20Marko Liias D-21Mark Schoesler R-9Senator D-22Claire Wilson D-30Lynda Wilson R-17Christine Rolfes D-23Senator D-47Senator R-18

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 25, 2019
Version voted on: SJM 8005
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage

Passed April 17, 2019
Version voted on: SJM 8005
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. Speaker signed.
  2. Filed with Secretary of State.
  3. President signed.
  4. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  5. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  7. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  8. RDAN - Majority; do pass.
  9. First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources.
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  12. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  14. AWNP - Majority; do pass.
  15. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

SJM 8005 in other sessions

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