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• Introduced by Rep. Jim Jacks, (D) (D) on January 21, 2009, to support forestry operations on lands that are surrounded by non-forestry activities. This bill establishes that land, even if passively maintained, being used to grow a merchantable stand of timber shall be considered a forest practice. This would allow property to remain in forestry operations despite the encroachment of non-forestry activities.
  • Referred to the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee on January 21, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 13, 2009.
• Passed in the House (92 to 0) on February 23, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on February 25, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Natural Resources, Ocean and Recreation Committee on February 25, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 26, 2009.