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PA HB1741

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Mihalek

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends The Fiscal Code to explicitly include cover crops as a "best management practice" (BMP) under Pennsylvania's Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program

  • Defines "cover crop" as crops grown primarily for erosion control, weed suppression, reducing soil compaction, increasing soil moisture and nutrients, improving yields, attracting pollinators, or providing wildlife habitat—including grasses, small grains, and legumes

  • Requires each conservation district to award at least 15% of its apportioned funding to cover crop projects

  • Allows conservation districts to reallocate the 15% set-aside to other BMPs if insufficient cover crop project applications are received

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program, further providing for definitions and for powers, duties and administration.

Last Action

Laid on the table

11/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Rural Affairs7/16/2025

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