CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1044Introduced by Assembly Member GallagherFebruary 15, 2023 An act relating to food and agriculture. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1044, as introduced, Gallagher. Agricultural Relief Act.Existing law provides that there is in state government the Department of Food and Agriculture under control of the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. Existing law requires the department to promote and protect the agricultural industry of the state.This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation, the Agricultural Relief Act, to provide significant assistance to Californias burdened agricultural sector. The bill would make related findings and declarations.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The agricultural industry is vital to the health of Californias economy, producing over 400 crops and employing over 400,000 people.(b) California is a state that feeds the nation, growing over one-third of the countrys vegetables and three-quarters of the countrys fruits and nuts.(c) The 202022 drought has had severe economic impacts on the agricultural industry, with an estimated 395,000 acres of farmland fallowed and notable decreases in the production of many commodities. These impacts will likely intensify due to Californias rigid regulatory environment.(d) The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted supply chains, with agriculture being one of the most severely affected markets, including farms, processors, handlers, retail outlets, and trade. The industry has still not recovered from these impacts.(e) High input costs combined with inflation and regulatory expenses have put the agricultural industry in a precarious situation.(f) Walnut and almond prices have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 supply chain crunch and drought conditions, driving prices to record lows and jeopardizing producers continued operation.SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation, the Agricultural Relief Act, to provide significant assistance to Californias burdened agricultural sector.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1044Introduced by Assembly Member GallagherFebruary 15, 2023 An act relating to food and agriculture. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1044, as introduced, Gallagher. Agricultural Relief Act.Existing law provides that there is in state government the Department of Food and Agriculture under control of the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. Existing law requires the department to promote and protect the agricultural industry of the state.This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation, the Agricultural Relief Act, to provide significant assistance to Californias burdened agricultural sector. The bill would make related findings and declarations.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1044
Introduced by Assembly Member GallagherFebruary 15, 2023
Introduced by Assembly Member Gallagher
February 15, 2023
An act relating to food and agriculture.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1044, as introduced, Gallagher. Agricultural Relief Act.
Existing law provides that there is in state government the Department of Food and Agriculture under control of the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. Existing law requires the department to promote and protect the agricultural industry of the state.This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation, the Agricultural Relief Act, to provide significant assistance to Californias burdened agricultural sector. The bill would make related findings and declarations.
Existing law provides that there is in state government the Department of Food and Agriculture under control of the Secretary of Food and Agriculture. Existing law requires the department to promote and protect the agricultural industry of the state.
This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation, the Agricultural Relief Act, to provide significant assistance to Californias burdened agricultural sector. The bill would make related findings and declarations.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The agricultural industry is vital to the health of Californias economy, producing over 400 crops and employing over 400,000 people.(b) California is a state that feeds the nation, growing over one-third of the countrys vegetables and three-quarters of the countrys fruits and nuts.(c) The 202022 drought has had severe economic impacts on the agricultural industry, with an estimated 395,000 acres of farmland fallowed and notable decreases in the production of many commodities. These impacts will likely intensify due to Californias rigid regulatory environment.(d) The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted supply chains, with agriculture being one of the most severely affected markets, including farms, processors, handlers, retail outlets, and trade. The industry has still not recovered from these impacts.(e) High input costs combined with inflation and regulatory expenses have put the agricultural industry in a precarious situation.(f) Walnut and almond prices have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 supply chain crunch and drought conditions, driving prices to record lows and jeopardizing producers continued operation.SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation, the Agricultural Relief Act, to provide significant assistance to Californias burdened agricultural sector.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The agricultural industry is vital to the health of Californias economy, producing over 400 crops and employing over 400,000 people.(b) California is a state that feeds the nation, growing over one-third of the countrys vegetables and three-quarters of the countrys fruits and nuts.(c) The 202022 drought has had severe economic impacts on the agricultural industry, with an estimated 395,000 acres of farmland fallowed and notable decreases in the production of many commodities. These impacts will likely intensify due to Californias rigid regulatory environment.(d) The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted supply chains, with agriculture being one of the most severely affected markets, including farms, processors, handlers, retail outlets, and trade. The industry has still not recovered from these impacts.(e) High input costs combined with inflation and regulatory expenses have put the agricultural industry in a precarious situation.(f) Walnut and almond prices have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 supply chain crunch and drought conditions, driving prices to record lows and jeopardizing producers continued operation.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The agricultural industry is vital to the health of Californias economy, producing over 400 crops and employing over 400,000 people.(b) California is a state that feeds the nation, growing over one-third of the countrys vegetables and three-quarters of the countrys fruits and nuts.(c) The 202022 drought has had severe economic impacts on the agricultural industry, with an estimated 395,000 acres of farmland fallowed and notable decreases in the production of many commodities. These impacts will likely intensify due to Californias rigid regulatory environment.(d) The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted supply chains, with agriculture being one of the most severely affected markets, including farms, processors, handlers, retail outlets, and trade. The industry has still not recovered from these impacts.(e) High input costs combined with inflation and regulatory expenses have put the agricultural industry in a precarious situation.(f) Walnut and almond prices have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 supply chain crunch and drought conditions, driving prices to record lows and jeopardizing producers continued operation.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
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(a) The agricultural industry is vital to the health of Californias economy, producing over 400 crops and employing over 400,000 people.
(b) California is a state that feeds the nation, growing over one-third of the countrys vegetables and three-quarters of the countrys fruits and nuts.
(c) The 202022 drought has had severe economic impacts on the agricultural industry, with an estimated 395,000 acres of farmland fallowed and notable decreases in the production of many commodities. These impacts will likely intensify due to Californias rigid regulatory environment.
(d) The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted supply chains, with agriculture being one of the most severely affected markets, including farms, processors, handlers, retail outlets, and trade. The industry has still not recovered from these impacts.
(e) High input costs combined with inflation and regulatory expenses have put the agricultural industry in a precarious situation.
(f) Walnut and almond prices have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 supply chain crunch and drought conditions, driving prices to record lows and jeopardizing producers continued operation.
SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation, the Agricultural Relief Act, to provide significant assistance to Californias burdened agricultural sector.
SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation, the Agricultural Relief Act, to provide significant assistance to Californias burdened agricultural sector.
SEC. 2. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation, the Agricultural Relief Act, to provide significant assistance to Californias burdened agricultural sector.
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