Establishes farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events
Summary
Establishes farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events; establishes the farm security resiliency grant board to make recommendations to the commissioner of agriculture and markets regarding applications for farm security resiliency grant awards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Feb 24, 2026
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The bill was amended to simplify the name of the oversight body from 'grant awards board' to 'grant board' and shift its role from making specific grant recommendations to providing general advice to the commissioner. The application process was updated to require applicants to submit an estimate of their losses along with supporting documentation, adding a layer of verification to the grant distribution process.
Scope change
The scope of the oversight body's function was narrowed from active decision-making on individual grants to an advisory role regarding program administration and feedback.
DEFINITION
The name of the oversight body was changed from 'Farm security resiliency grant awards board' to 'Farm security resiliency grant board' throughout the text.
REQUIREMENT
The board's role was changed from recommending specific grant awards to advising the commissioner on program matters and sharing feedback from impacted farmers.
A new requirement was added to the application process, mandating that applicants provide an estimate of eligible losses and include necessary documentation.
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Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8707A
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO AGRICULTURE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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