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SB863 • 2026

Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

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Sponsor
John Cherry (District 27)
Last action
2026-04-21
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for.

What This Bill Does

  • Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for.
  • Creates appropriation act.

Limits and Unknowns

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Amendments

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S-3

5

REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3) 4/16/2026

Plain English: REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3) 4/16/2026 5

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-21 SJ 34 Pg. 346

    REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3) 4/16/2026

  2. 2026-04-21 SJ 34 Pg. 346

    COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  3. 2026-04-21 SJ 34 Pg. 346

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3)

  4. 2026-04-14 SJ 31 Pg. 303

    REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

  5. 2026-03-18 SJ 26 Pg. 223

    INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN CHERRY

  6. 2026-03-18 SJ 26 Pg. 223

    RULES SUSPENDED

  7. 2026-03-18 SJ 26 Pg. 223

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Official Summary Text

Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.