Relating to an organic policy special assistant to the Director of Agriculture.
SB 887 requires the Director of Agriculture to hire an organic policy special assistant. This position will directly support the Agriculture Department by advancing the organic sector, aiding in federal and state advocacy, and addressing challenges with imported organic products. The bill amends existing language to specify these three key duties for the new role. It does not change existing laws but creates a new staff position to focus on organic industry needs. (This is a procedural bill, so the summary is concise as permitted.)
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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The bill was amended to strengthen the role of the organic policy specialist by adding specific goals for advancing the organic sector and federal-state advocacy. The duties were expanded to include addressing organic import substitution and integrating organic practices into all department programs.
Scope change
The scope of the organic policy specialist's duties was expanded to include broader advocacy and import substitution efforts.
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The organic policy specialist's duties were modified to include advancing the organic sector and aiding the department in federal and state-level advocacy.
New duty added to address organic import substitution in trade facilitation.
New duty added to integrate organic practices into all relevant department programs.
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Committee
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Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
upper
Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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