Senate BillIntroducedFood and Agriculture
SB 1419: Farmer Equity Act of 2017: socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers: definition.
What SB 1419 does, verified April 22, 2026
<p>The bill aims to amend existing laws to improve inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in food and agriculture policies. It would redefine socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers as individuals who face barriers to agricultural viability due to economic or structural factors, such as limited access to resources or market opportunities. This redefinition would enable a more nuanced approach to addressing the challenges faced by these individuals and promote greater equity in the agricultural sector.</p>
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: April 21 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. (2026-04-21)Alert me
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| Apr. 21, 2026 | April 21 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 08, 2026 | Set for hearing April 21. |
| Mar. 04, 2026 | Referred to Com. on AGRI. |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | Read first time. |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23. |