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HB 2595: DAB; AGRICULTURE; REGIONAL AGRICULTURE FEASIBILITY; FOOD SYSTEMS PLANNING; STUDY; WORKING GROUP; REPORTS; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-03-23

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-24: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.)

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Establishes the Regional Agricultural Feasibility and Food Systems Production Studies Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide coordinated, region‑specific agricultural production and crop feasibility analysis across the State.  Requires reports to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.  Repeals 6/30/2028.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment6MIN
Mar 16, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment1MIN
Mar 16, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

House Standing Committee on Finance1MIN
Mar 3, 2026

House Standing Committee on Finance

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems4MIN
Feb 11, 2026

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems56SEC
Feb 11, 2026

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems

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