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HCR 42

U.S. Army Corporal Kenneth H. Tinsley Bridge

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andy Shamblin

HCR 42 encourages counties to create tailored biosecurity plans, enhancing local defenses against pests and diseases while prioritizing community needs and public health.

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Bill Summary · HCR 42

Summary of HCR 42: Encouraging County Biosecurity Plans

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HCR 42
Title: Encouraging Each County to Establish Its Own Biosecurity Plan That Prioritizes the Needs of the County
Status: Report and Resolution Adopted; Transmitted to House
Introduced: March 04, 2025
Classification: Concurrent Resolution
Subject: Biosecurity, Counties, Plan

Purpose and Intent

HCR 42 aims to encourage each county within the jurisdiction to develop and implement its own biosecurity plan. The primary intent is to ensure that these plans are tailored to address the specific needs and challenges faced by individual counties, thereby enhancing local biosecurity measures.

Key Provisions

  • County-Specific Plans: The resolution advocates for the establishment of biosecurity plans that are customized to the unique environmental, agricultural, and public health needs of each county.
  • Prioritization of Local Needs: The resolution emphasizes the importance of prioritizing local needs in the development of these plans, which may include strategies for managing pests, diseases, and other biosecurity threats.
  • Collaboration and Support: While the resolution encourages counties to take the lead, it also suggests that state-level support and resources may be necessary to assist counties in creating effective biosecurity strategies.

Affected Parties

  • Counties: Each county will be responsible for developing its own biosecurity plan, which may involve collaboration with local stakeholders, including agricultural producers, public health officials, and environmental agencies.
  • Agricultural Sector: Farmers and agricultural businesses may benefit from enhanced biosecurity measures that protect crops and livestock from pests and diseases.
  • Public Health: Improved biosecurity can lead to better public health outcomes by reducing the risk of disease transmission from animals to humans.

Legislative Process and Timeline

  • March 04, 2025: Bill introduced.
  • March 14, 2025: Referred to the Agriculture (AGR) committee.
  • March 21, 2025: AGR committee recommended the bill be passed with amendments.
  • March 25, 2025: The bill was adopted as amended in the House and transmitted to the Senate.
  • April 11, 2025: The Senate committees on Economic Development and Agriculture (EIG/AEN) recommended the measure be passed unamended.
  • April 17, 2025: The resolution was adopted in final form and transmitted back to the House.

Conclusion

HCR 42 represents a proactive approach to enhancing biosecurity at the county level, recognizing the importance of localized strategies in addressing biosecurity challenges. By encouraging counties to develop tailored plans, the resolution aims to strengthen the overall resilience of communities against biological threats.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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