Establishes the Freedom to Farm Act and modifies provisions relating to the Governor's emergency powers and agricultural operations as nuisances
SB 297 proposes creating the Freedom to Farm Act to protect agricultural operations from being classified as public nuisances. The bill modifies existing emergency powers granted to the Governor, specifically limiting how these powers can be applied to farming activities. It aims to ensure that agricultural businesses can continue their operations without interference under emergency declarations. This legislation directly affects farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses by providing legal protections against nuisance claims. The bill is currently in the early stages of review by the Senate Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee.
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in committee
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Introduction
Dec 2024
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2024
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Mike Moon
RRepublican
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