HB 1798: Agricultural commodity boards; Agricultural Council, appointment and membership terms.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Agricultural commodity boards; Agricultural Council; appointment and membership terms; production areas. Amends various provisions relating to the appointment, terms, and quorums of agricultural commodity boards, including the Cotton Board, Egg Board, and Tobacco Board. The bill eliminates the Pork Industry Board and amends membership terms for the Agricultural Council so that (i) each term is for four years and (ii) no member other than an ex officio member is eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms, except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy may serve two additional consecutive terms after the term of such vacancy that such person was appointed to fill has expired. The bill also amends the production areas for the purposes of membership appointment procedures for the Cotton Board and the Tobacco Board. This bill is identical to SB 890.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 18, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0075)
2. March 18, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 75 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 22, 2025Signed by President
6. February 20, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1798)
7. February 19, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 19, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1798ER)
9. February 19, 2025Enrolled
10. February 14, 2025Passed Senate (36-Y 0-N)
11. February 14, 2025Read third time
12. February 13, 2025Passed by for the day

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