SF 2465: A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products, the regulation of the transportation of agricultural items, the use of agricultural land, sales and use taxes, and veterinary practice and income taxes, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
SF 2465 status: Introduced — NOBA: Final (updated Jun 2, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialA bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products, the regulation of the transportation of agricultural items, the use of agricultural land, sales and use t...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Promotes sustainable local food distribution systems
- Supports modernization of agricultural facilities
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental protection standards
Economy
Benefits
- Provides tax exemptions for beekeepers and veterinary loan recipients
- Invests in meat processing infrastructure and rural employment
- Reduces regulatory friction for ag-tourism enterprises
Risks
- Increased administrative workload for the Department of Agriculture
Society
Benefits
- Increases access to fresh, locally-sourced food for schools
- Supports food security via the food bank purchasing program
- Strengthens veterinary services in rural shortage areas
Risks
- Confidentiality provisions regarding animal disease outbreaks may limit public transparency
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
LegiScan full bill text
The confidentiality clause regarding animal disease may hinder public awareness in the event of an outbreak
Effects are broad-ranging and depend on future administrative rule-making
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Introduced
CurrentNOBA: Final
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