An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crop insurance, further providing for short title of chapter, for purpose of chapter, for definitions, for establishment of program and for powers and duties of department; providing for dairy margin coverage program financial assistance; and making an editorial change.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's agricultural laws to establish a financial assistance program for dairy margin coverage, which helps dairy farmers manage price volatility. A key provision requires the state department to prioritize helping new producers enroll in and purchase this coverage. The legislation also includes minor editorial changes to clarify the program's title and definitions within the relevant statutes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2024
Last action Jun 12, 2024
Floor votes · House Jun 11, 2024
How they voted
179–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Jun 11, 2024
D
Democratic89
100% Yea
R
Republican91
98% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jun 12, 2024
Committee
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
upper
Jun 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Jun 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 10, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Jun 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 21, 2024
Committee
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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