Bills

SB 242: DOA; AGRICULTURAL LAND; FOREIGN ENTITIES; LEASE LIMITATIONS; APPROPRIATIONS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2025-02-28

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)

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First Chamber

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Second Chamber

Final Decking

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Prohibits foreign entities from owning, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in more than an unspecified number of acres of agricultural land.  Limits the lease term for agricultural land by foreign entities.  Requires foreign entities that own or lease interest in agricultural lands to file an annual report with the Department of Agriculture.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Floor1MIN
Mar 4, 2025

Senate Floor

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment12MIN
Feb 5, 2025

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts12MIN
Feb 5, 2025

Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs12MIN
Feb 5, 2025

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

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