ENROLLED HOUSE
CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION NO. 1012	By:  Biggs of the House

				and

		Fields of the Senate

A Concurrent Resolution relating to agriculture; recognizing the right to engage in certain farming and ranching practices; and expressing Legislative intent.

WHEREAS, agriculture is a vital sector of Oklahoma’s economy, which provides food, energy, health benefits, and security; and

WHEREAS, agriculture is the foundation and stabilizing force of Oklahoma’s economy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 54TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN:

THAT the Oklahoma Legislature recognizes the rights of farmers and ranchers to engage in modern farming and ranching practices will be forever guaranteed in this state.  

THAT it is the intent of the Oklahoma Legislature that it will pass no law which abridges the right of farmers and ranchers to employ agricultural technology and modern livestock production and ranching practices.

Adopted by the House of Representatives the 7th day of May, 2013.

	
	Presiding Officer of the House
	of Representatives

Adopted by the Senate the 23rd day of May, 2013.

	
	Presiding Officer of the Senate

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________