Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 627 — An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program.

Last action — PN 0777 Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill establishes a grant program to support urban agricultural infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania.

The Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program will provide reimbursement grants for projects that enhance agricultural infrastructure, product aggregation, and community development in urban areas, subject to available funding. Grants can cover up to 50% of project costs, with a maximum of $100,000 for a single applicant over five years.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in urban agricultural sectors might see job opportunities stemming from the funded projects.
  • Families: Families involved in community gardening or urban farming may benefit from improved agricultural resources in their area.
  • Small Business: If you operate a small business related to urban agriculture, you may be eligible for funding to improve your infrastructure.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes the Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program by adding a new part to Title 3 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.

  • Title 3 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

    PART IX GRANT PROGRAMS Chapter 107. Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program CHAPTER 107 URBAN AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM

    It creates a new part in the statute specifically dedicated to urban agricultural infrastructure grants.

  • Title 3 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

    10701. Legislative intent. 10702. Definitions. 10703. Grant program. 10704. Distribution of grant money. 10705. Funding.

    It outlines the structure and purpose of the new Urban Agricultural Infrastructure Grant Program.

Action History

  1. PN 0777 Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

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Not signed on (242)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 627?
SB 627 is sponsored by Jay Costa (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Sabatina, Farnese, Brewster, Sharif Street (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), and Yudichak.
What is the current status of SB 627?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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