A158Introduced in the General Assembly
Directs Dept. of Agriculture to develop and implement beginning farmer mentoring program in cooperation with certain agricultural and educational organizations and entities; appropriates $5,000,000.
Introduced by Andrea Katz, District 8
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Official description
Directs Dept. of Agriculture to develop and implement beginning farmer mentoring program in cooperation with certain agricultural and educational organizations and entities; appropriates $5,000,000.
Where it stands
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
June 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Agriculture Committee: Reported with Amendments · June 15, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
0
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6 assemblymembers recorded in this General Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Simmons | 3 | Yes |
| Andrea Katz | 8 | Yes |
| Alex Sauickie | 12 | Yes |
| James Kennedy | 22 | Yes |
| Dawn Fantasia | 24 | Yes |
| Marisa Sweeney | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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