Introduced
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To establish regulations on prescribed burning on forest land, establish that prescribed burning conducted in compliance with the law is not a public nuisance, and provide immunity from liability for those who follow the regulations.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To also extend immunity from liability to burns conducted by a federal agency or state agency on land that the agency is authorized to manage.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)
To establish regulations on prescribed burning on forest land, establish that prescribed burning conducted in compliance with the law is not a public nuisance, and provide immunity from liability for those who follow the regulations.
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
