Bills

SB 242: RELATING TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-03-06: Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

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.

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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