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, for powers and duties of department, providing for Dairy Margin Coverage Program Financial Assistance; and making editorial changes.
This bill updates Pennsylvania's crop insurance laws to create a program that helps farmers and ranchers afford insurance and risk management tools. It directs the state Department of Agriculture to educate producers on these options and offer financial aid to cover part of their premium costs, provided funds are available. The legislation specifically adds a provision allowing the department to give money to dairy producers who join the federal Dairy Margin Coverage program to help with enrollment and coverage expenses. By defining agricultural commodities broadly and outlining new administrative duties, the bill aims to make these insurance programs more accessible to eligible Pennsylvania agricultural producers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2024
Last action Jun 10, 2024
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jun 10, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
May 29, 2024
Committee
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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