Committees · 2025–2026 Regular Session
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Members
In the 2025–2026 Regular Session. Each name leads to the member's page.
Elder A. Vogel Jr.Chair
Republican · 47th District
Michele BrooksVice Chair
Republican · 50th District
Judith L. SchwankMinority Chair
Democrat · 11th District
Republican · 29th District
Democrat · 19th District
Democrat · 36th District
Republican · 33rd District
Republican · 34th District
Democrat · 3rd District
Republican · 23rd District
Bills, so far
Bills sent to the committee in the 2025–2026 Regular Session so far.
Bills sent34
1% of the bills the Senate sent to committees
Reported out24%
8 of 34; 26 still in committee
Time in committeetoo few to say
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session on day 668 of its term, or its last day if its term was shorter. The 2025–2026 is so far.
2025–2026 · so far34 bills
reported 24% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 10 members
2023–202453 bills
reported 40% · typically 26 days, most 6–82 · 4 amendments · 10 members
2021–202245 bills
reported 38% · typically 25 days, most 7–70 · 7 amendments · 10 members
2019–202060 bills
reported 37% · typically 19 days, most 4–68 · 5 amendments · 10 members
2017–201822 bills
reported 41% · too few to say · 4 amendments · 11 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2025–2026 Regular Session, newest first.
34 bills
House Bill 507 · An Act providing for the testing and labeling of baby food and for prohibited levels of toxic heavy metals in baby food; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture.
Still in committee since October 26, 2026
House Bill 2033 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for correctional institutions; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and promulgating regulations.
Still in committee since October 13, 2026
House Bill 2625 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission.
Still in committee since October 13, 2026
House Bill 1006 · An Act amending the act of April 28, 1937 (P.L.417, No.105), known as the Milk Marketing Law, in weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers.
Sent September 29, 2026 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1485 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission.
Sent September 29, 2026 · Reported out after 1 day · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1422 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts.
Sent August 10, 2026 · Reported out after 51 days
House Bill 2529 · An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for schedules of controlled substances and for secure storage of xylazine; and adding provisions relating to medetomidine.
Still in committee since July 9, 2026
House Bill 2555 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in domestic animals, further providing for definitions and providing for requirements for equines sold by dealer.
Sent June 26, 2026 · Reported out after 96 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 1362 · An Act providing for the Milk Dispensary School Pilot Program; awarding grants; establishing the Milk Dispensary School Pilot Program Account; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture.
Still in committee since June 5, 2026
Senate Bill 1271 · An Act amending the act of June 30, 1987 (P.L.163, No.16), known as the Rural Pennsylvania Revitalization Act, in Center for Rural Pennsylvania, further providing for grants.
Still in committee since April 14, 2026
Senate Bill 1242 · An Act amending the act of December 7, 1982 (P.L.784, No.225), known as the Dog Law, in quarantine, dogs at large and confinement, providing for dog registry.
Still in committee since March 23, 2026
Senate Bill 1190 · An Act providing for prohibited and required actions regarding pet shop-kennels for dogs, cats and rabbits; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and imposing penalties.
Still in committee since February 27, 2026
Senate Bill 1135 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the use of hemp in commercial animal feed.
Still in committee since January 9, 2026
House Bill 587 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for commercial haulers and brokers of animal and food processing residuals; and imposing penalties.
Still in committee since October 7, 2025
Senate Bill 988 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crop insurance, further providing for definitions, for crop insurance financial assistance and for funding.
Still in committee since September 4, 2025
Senate Bill 866 · An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for schedules of controlled substances and for secure storage of xylazine; and adding provisions relating to medetomidine.
Sent July 24, 2025 · Reported out after 313 days · then passed the Senate
House Bill 1096 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program and the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program Account; and providing for research on Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program.
Still in committee since June 3, 2025
Senate Bill 820 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, further providing for poisonous or deleterious substances and tolerances.
Still in committee since June 3, 2025
House Bill 615 · An Act amending the act of July 10, 1981 (P.L.234, No.76), known as the Donated Food Limited Liability Act, further providing for donor immunity.
Sent April 28, 2025 · Reported out after 57 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 689 · An Act amending the act of April 28, 1937 (P.L.417, No.105), known as the Milk Marketing Law, in purpose, short title and definitions, further providing for definitions and construction; in general powers of the board, providing for collection of premiums; in prices of milk, providing for board-established premiums and further providing for cooperatives; and, in moneys and expenses of board, further providing for Milk Marketing Fund and for payment and providing for audits.
Sent April 28, 2025 · Reported out after 8 days
14 more
House Bill 764 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for the Fresh Food Financing Initiative; establishing the Fresh Food Financing Initiative Restricted Account; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture.
Still in committee since April 11, 2025
Senate Bill 607 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in weights and measures, providing for fuel and diesel fuel tax transparency.
Still in committee since April 11, 2025
Senate Bill 629 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for labeling of food products with gluten-containing grains.
Still in committee since April 11, 2025
Senate Bill 508 · An Act prohibiting solar radiation modification or sunlight reflection methods, cloud seeding and polluting atmospheric interventions within this Commonwealth; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania State Police and sheriffs; and imposing penalties.
Still in committee since March 21, 2025
Senate Bill 386 · An Act amending the act of April 6, 1980 (P.L.102, No.39), referred to as the Agricultural Land Acquisition by Aliens Law, further prohibiting certain entities from acquiring an interest in agricultural land; providing for investigation by Attorney General and for responsibilities of purchaser and Attorney General; further providing for forfeiture of lands; providing for real estate auction; and further providing for definitions.
Still in committee since March 6, 2025
Senate Bill 336 · An Act providing for solar energy facilities on certain land; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture; and providing for a tax credit.
Still in committee since February 26, 2025
Senate Bill 339 · An Act amending the act of June 30, 1981 (P.L.128, No.43), known as the Agricultural Area Security Law, further providing for purchase of agricultural conservation easements and for Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Fund.
Still in committee since February 26, 2025
House Bill 77 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, further providing for definitions, providing for food allergy awareness and further providing for powers of department.
Still in committee since February 20, 2025
House Bill 324 · An Act amending the act of April 6, 1956 (1955 P.L.1429, No.466), referred to as the Poultry Technician Licensure Law, further providing for collection of samples, for technician requirements, for licensure, for powers and duties of Secretary of Agriculture and for blood sample restrictions.
Sent February 3, 2025 · Reported out after 0 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 217 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for initiative to finance production of fresh food.
Still in committee since February 3, 2025
Senate Bill 183 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, further providing for rules and regulations.
Still in committee since January 24, 2025
Senate Bill 106 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for food allergy awareness program.
Still in committee since January 22, 2025
Senate Bill 107 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, providing for food allergy awareness program.
Still in committee since January 22, 2025
Senate Bill 108 · An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in retail food facility safety, further providing for license required.
Still in committee since January 22, 2025