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S10541Introduced in the Senate

Includes "custom farm operators" within the definition of "eligible farmer"; defines such term as an independent contractor who performs specific agricultural tasks including, but not limited to, tilling, planting, spraying, or harvesting, using their own machinery and labor for a set fee, typically without taking ownership of the crop.

IntroducedSenate Investigations and Government Operations

Introduced by Pamela Helming, District 54

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Includes "custom farm operators" within the definition of "eligible farmer"; defines such term as an independent contractor who performs specific agricultural tasks including, but not limited to, tilling, planting, spraying, or harvesting, using their own machinery and labor for a set fee, typically without taking ownership of the crop.

Where it stands

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

May 19, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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