Create the Ohio Food and Agriculture Policy Council
SB 288 creates the Ohio Food and Agriculture Policy Council to advise state agencies on food and agriculture policy. The council, composed of farmers, industry representatives, and experts, will develop recommendations for state programs and legislation affecting the sector. It directly affects Ohio's agricultural producers, food processors, and related businesses by providing a formal channel for their input. The bill appropriates funds to support the council's operations and meetings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 8, 2025
Last action Oct 15, 2025
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Committee
1
Oct 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Oct 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paula Hicks-Hudson
DDemocratic
Co
Hearcel Craig
DDemocratic
Co
Kent Smith
DDemocratic
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