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• Introduced by Rep. Terry Brown (D) on May 13, 2008, to prohibit (with certain specified exceptions) spreading a fertilizer containing more than 0.5 percent of the plant nutrient “available phosphate” (p2o5) on a lawn, golf course or other grass, subject to a $50 fine for homeowners, and a $1,000 fine for commercial entities.
  • Referred to the House Oversight And Investigations Committee on May 13, 2008.
  • Referred to the House Great Lakes and Environment Committee on May 15, 2008.
    • Reported in the House on May 21, 2008, with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
  • Referred to the House Agriculture Committee on May 21, 2008.
    • Reported in the House on May 27, 2008, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.