Capitol Roundup is NC Farms Bureau’s weekly video and email report that summarizes key legislative developments and explains in clear terms how those developments affect agriculture.
Farm Act Passes Unanimously (July 1, 2024)
The General Assembly has essentially concluded work for the short session. Although state legislators did not reach a budget agreement, several bills cleared both chambers yesterday including top priorities of NC Farm Bureau.
The House and Senate unanimously adopted the conference committee report for the North Carolina Farm Act of 2024, SB 355. We’ve reported on the bill’s details in past Capitol Roundups. Conferees made minor changes, but notably the bill now includes a two-year extension of the 2019 animal waste general permits to allow time for the N.C. Supreme Court to resolve ongoing litigation.
The House and Senate also approved the Regulatory Reform Act of 2024, SB 607. NC Farm Bureau worked to get aquaculture provisions added via amendment as the bill moved through the House, and the final measure sent to the Governor contains these regulatory clarifications.
Both bills now go to the Governor. The General Assembly is expected to meet only a few more days this year to handle urgent matters such as potential veto override votes.
For more information about these bills or any others of interest, visit the North Carolina General Assembly website, www.ncleg.gov. Bills are searchable by bill number and subject.