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HI HR50
Resolution
Status
3/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Amy Perruso
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of Agriculture to include socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in developing, adopting, implementing, and enforcing food and agriculture laws, rules, policies, and programs.
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Requests Department of Agriculture consider socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in urbanized areas with at least 50,000 residents and consult with federal, state, and county agencies on opportunities and coordination.
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Directs Department of Agriculture to disseminate information on opportunities from USDA, EPA, GAO, and other federal agencies and evaluate boards and committees for inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers.
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Requires Department of Agriculture to compile and report data on subsidy and state land lease allocation to determine if resources reach socially disadvantaged farmers.
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Defines socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers to include Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, African Americans, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and immigrant communities; requires a report to the Governor and Legislature by 20 days before the 2022 Regular Session.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Ensure The Inclusion Of Socially Disadvantaged Farmers And Ranchers In The Development, Adoption, Implementation, And Enforcement Of Food And Agriculture Laws, Rules, Policies, And Programs.
Department of Agriculture
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).
3/23/2021