SB2372Introduced in the Senate
FARMLAND TRANSITION
Introduced by Sally Turner, District 44
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Farmland Transition Commission Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall establish a Farmland Transition Commission to examine current barriers individuals ages 21 through 40 face when trying to purchase or access farmland, review current incentives and policies to encourage the transfer of farmland to current or prospective farmers between the ages of 21 through 40, and to make recommendations on possible incentives or policies to assist these individuals in purchasing or accessing farmland. Specifies membership of the Commission. Provides that Commission members shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Commission shall meet at least on a quarterly basis. Provides that the Commission shall file a report annually with the Governor and the General Assembly on or before January 1 of each year on its recommendations for possible incentives to assist young farmers between the ages of 21 and 40 in acquiring access to farmland in the State. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall provide administrative and other support to the Commission as needed. Provides that the Commission is dissolved and this provision is repealed on December 31, 2031.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0146
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 22, 2025
114
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
Assigned to Agriculture
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Agriculture; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 1, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0146
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