HB4922 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
EMERGING FARMER GRANT PROGRAM
Last Action
3/25/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Emerging and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Infrastructure and Market Access Grant Program. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall administer grants to eligible applicants to increase agricultural production, strengthen farm viability, and expand market access. Defines "emerging farmer," "socially disadvantaged farmer," and related terms. Specifies allowable uses of grant funds, priorities for awards, and reporting requirements. Effective July 1, 2026.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/03/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper |
| 2/06/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/06/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee |
| 3/24/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung |
| 3/24/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper |
| 3/24/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/24/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 006-003-000 |
| 3/24/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/27/2026 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner |