S0661B0799A01873 MAB:EJH 06/11/19 #90 A01873
AMENDMENTS TO SENATE BILL NO. 661
Sponsor: SENATOR SCHWANK
Printer's No. 799
Amend Bill, page 2, by inserting between lines 4 and 5
10502.1. Establishment of program.
Amend Bill, page 2, line 7, by striking out "funds" and
inserting
money
Amend Bill, page 2, line 8, by striking out "funds" and
inserting
money
Amend Bill, page 2, lines 9 and 10, by striking out all of
line 9 and "10508" in line 10 and inserting
10507
Amend Bill, page 2, lines 11 through 13, by striking out all
of lines 11 and 12 and "10511" in line 13 and inserting
10508
Amend Bill, page 2, line 14, by striking out "10512" and
inserting
10509
Amend Bill, page 2, line 18, by striking out "an annual" and
inserting
a
Amend Bill, page 2, line 19, by striking out "horticultural"
Amend Bill, page 2, lines 21 through 23, by striking out
"administered under the provisions of the Federal" in line 21,
all of line 22 and "Assured annual funding" in line 23 and
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inserting
. Funding
Amend Bill, page 2, line 24, by striking out "high priority
horticultural" and inserting
high-priority
Amend Bill, page 3, lines 3 through 9, by striking out all of
said lines and inserting
"Eligible specialty crop." A specialty crop designated as a
high-priority specialty crop by the secretary, with priority
given to crops, plants and products that are not currently
eligible for funding under the Federal Specialty Crop Block
Grant Program.
Amend Bill, page 3, lines 16 through 22, by striking out all
of said lines and inserting
"Horticultural crops." A crop that is used by people for
food, medicinal purposes and aesthetic gratification.
"Population density." The total population of this
Commonwealth as determined by the most recent Federal decennial
census, divided by the total area of this Commonwealth in square
miles.
"Program." The Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant
Program established under section 10502.1 (relating to
establishment of program).
"Rural municipality." A municipality of this Commonwealth
with a population density less than the Statewide average
population density or a total population less than 2,500, unless
more than 50% of the population lives in an urbanized area, as
defined by the United States Census Bureau.
"Silvicultural product." A product of a forest or woodland,
including, but not limited to, timber.
"Specialty crop." A horticultural crop or silvicultural
product, a plant cultivated and utilized for fiber or biofuel
purposes or an apiary product.
"Urban municipality." A municipality of this Commonwealth
not defined as a rural municipality.
Amend Bill, page 3, line 27, by striking out "the" where it
occurs the first time
Amend Bill, page 4, lines 2 and 3, by striking out
"Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program " and inserting
program
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Amend Bill, page 4, lines 9 and 10, by striking out "Funds
available basis.--The Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant
Program" and inserting
Specific allocation and nonliability.--The program
Amend Bill, page 4, line 11, by striking out "funds are" and
inserting
money is
Amend Bill, page 4, line 12, by inserting after "purpose."
The department shall not be liable for any commitment or for
completion of a partially completed or partially funded project
which cannot be completed due to the unavailability of
Commonwealth money or future Commonwealth appropriations.
Amend Bill, page 5, lines 15 through 17, by striking out all
of lines 15 and 16 and "gratification or other" in line 17 and
inserting
a specialty crop must meet the
Amend Bill, page 5, line 24, by striking out "eligible" and
inserting
approved
Amend Bill, page 5, line 26, by striking out "funds" and
inserting
money
Amend Bill, page 5, lines 27 and 28, by striking out all of
line 27 and "section 10511" in line 28 and inserting
Money that is allocated to or received by the department
under section 10508
Amend Bill, page 6, line 1, by striking out "funds" and
inserting
money
Amend Bill, page 6, by inserting between lines 2 and 3
(2) An amount equal to 6.2% of the money shall be
allocated to approved applicants and projects located in
rural municipalities where at least 20% of the population has
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been below the Federal poverty line since 1990 based on
census data.
(3) An amount equal to 3.8% of the money shall be
allocated to approved applicants and projects located in
urban municipalities where at least 20% of the population has
been below the Federal poverty line since 1990 based on
census data.
Amend Bill, page 6, line 3, by striking out "(2)" and
inserting
(4)
Amend Bill, page 6, lines 3 and 4, by striking out "funds
which remain after subtracting the administrative costs of the
department" and inserting
money remaining after making allocations under
paragraphs (1), (2) and (3)
Amend Bill, page 6, line 5, by striking out "eligible" and
inserting
approved
Amend Bill, page 6, line 6, by striking out "funds" and
inserting
money
Amend Bill, page 6, line 6, by inserting after "among"
types of
Amend Bill, page 6, line 8, by striking out "funds" and
inserting
money
Amend Bill, page 6, line 9, by striking out "funds" and
inserting
money
Amend Bill, page 6, lines 10 through 15, by striking out all
of said lines and inserting
(a) Applicants.--Money that is allocated to approved
applicants by the department shall be used only for approved
projects in accordance with this chapter, program parameters and
grant agreements.
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Amend Bill, page 6, lines 23 through 29, by striking out
"Entry onto premises." in line 23, all of lines 24 through 28
and "§ 10508." in line 29
Amend Bill, page 7, lines 10 and 11, by striking out "The
department shall conduct " and inserting
An approved applicant shall allow the department to conduct
on-site
Amend Bill, page 7, lines 14 through 30; page 8, lines 1
through 30; page 9, lines 1 through 6; by striking out all of
lines 14 through 30 on page 7, all of lines 1 through 30 on page
8, all of lines 1 through 5 and "§ 10511" in line 6 on page 9
and inserting
10508
Amend Bill, page 9, line 18, by striking out "funds" and
inserting
money
Amend Bill, page 9, line 19, by striking out "funds" and
inserting
money
Amend Bill, page 9, line 22, by striking out "10512" and
inserting
10509
Amend Bill, page 9, lines 24 through 30, by striking out "or
made" in line 24 and all of lines 25 through 30 and inserting
or received by the department beginning with the fiscal year
2019-2020 and thereafter.
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