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CA AB1678

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

Vince Fong

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Food and Agriculture to establish and convene the Blue Ribbon Commission on Port Congestion and Supply Chain Deficiencies
  • Commission composition includes the Secretary of Food and Agriculture as chair, plus members representing agriculture industry, California ports, goods movement, and other relevant expertise as appointed by the secretary
  • Commission must recommend immediate and long-term changes to mitigate negative impacts of port congestion and supply chain deficiencies on agricultural commodities
  • Commission may accept public input and must submit a report with recommendations to the Legislature by January 1, 2023
  • Statute takes effect immediately as an urgency measure to address port congestion and supply chain problems affecting agricultural commerce

Legislative Description

Department of Food and Agriculture: Blue Ribbon Commission on Port Congestion and Supply Chain Deficiencies.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

5/19/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/6/2022
Agriculture1/27/2022

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