HB3058Introduced in the House
GROWING GROWERS FUND
Introduced by Sonya Harper, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Growing Growers Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that moneys in the Fund may be used by the Department of Agriculture for making grants to socially disadvantaged farmers in food deserts. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules to implement the grant program. Provides that, on July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter, the Comptroller shall order transferred, and the Treasurer shall transfer, $2,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Growing Growers Fund.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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