SB0599

On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established

Establishing, beginning July 1, 2028, the On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program in the Department of Agriculture to award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement on-farm organics recycling, compost use, wasted food prevention, and food rescue; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $250,000 for the program; and requiring the Department, beginning December 31, 2028, to annually report to the General Assembly on the impact of the grant program.

Basic Information

Status
Override
Session
2026 Regular Session
Type
Unknown
Cross-filed
HB0429

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Upcoming Events

Hearing
April 01, 2026 at 13:00
📍 Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing - Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Hearing
February 24, 2026 at 13:00
📍 Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing - Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee

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Hettleman
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