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OH SB233

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paula Hicks-Hudson

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Ohio Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force to develop policy and funding recommendations for expanding the state's local and organic food system

  • Governor must appoint approximately 30 task force members within 60 days, including representatives from state agencies, organic farmers, food processors, distributors, retailers, community organizations, and food access groups

  • Requires at least 3 members from community-based organizations representing under-represented ethnicities or minority groups

  • Task force must submit a plan to the General Assembly within 2 years addressing obstacles to local food production, land preservation, farmer training, food accessibility in underserved areas, and infrastructure needs

  • Task force automatically dissolves upon submitting its final report to the General Assembly

Legislative Description

Create the Ohio Local and Organic Food and Farm Task Force

Agriculture

Last Action

Referred to committee: Agriculture and Natural Resources

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources10/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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