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CA AB1891

Bill

Status

Passed

8/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Marty Block

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Reestablishes the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program under the University of California Regents to support competitive grants for research and education on sustainable agricultural practices including organic methods, biological control, and integrated pest management.

  • Authorizes the UC President to establish a Program Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee to recommend program goals, review grant applications for scientific merit, and provide guidance on sustainable agriculture issues.

  • Eligible applicants for competitive grants include individuals affiliated with public and private institutions of higher education and nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, with preference given to projects featuring field evaluation and measurable progress toward sustainability goals.

  • Requires all grant applications to undergo peer review for scientific merit and authorizes the program to fund instruction, demonstrations, publications, and management of UC farmlands dedicated to long-term sustainable agriculture research.

  • Establishes the program using existing University of California resources without requiring biennial legislative reporting on program activities.

Legislative Description

Sustainable agriculture research and education.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 200, Statutes of 2010.

8/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/29/2010
Rules6/21/2010
Appropriations6/16/2010
Education5/20/2010
Rules5/6/2010
Appropriations4/15/2010
Agriculture4/7/2010
Higher Education3/4/2010

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