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SB 2153: DAB; WORKING GROUP; BONA FIDE FARMER; BONA FIDE AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY; DEFINITIONS; REPORT

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-04-29

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-05-07: Enrolled to Governor.)

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In Committee

First Chamber

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Second Chamber

Final Decking

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Version:

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to convene a Bona Fide Farmer Working Group to develop multi-tiered, matrix-based definitions for the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity".  Requires a report to the Legislature.  (CD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Conference Committee1MIN
Apr 28, 2026

Conference Committee

Conference Committee29SEC
Apr 24, 2026

Conference Committee

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems9MIN
Mar 20, 2026

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems1MIN
Mar 20, 2026

House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment13MIN
Jan 28, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

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