Pennsylvania HB2660: An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Agriculture-Linked Investment Program, further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for general authority of commission and for Agriculture-Linked Investment Program.

What the bill says

Amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Agriculture-Linked Investment Program, further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for general authority of commission and for Agriculture-Linked Investment Program.

From the introduced text, June 24, 2026:

Amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Agriculture-Linked Investment Program, further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for general authority of commission and for Agriculture-Linked Investment Program. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Sections 602, 603, and 605(c)(1) of Title 3 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended to read: § 602. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the General Assembly [that farmers be offered an incentive to use agricultural best management practices as part of an approved nutrient or odor management plan, manure management plan, agricultural erosion and sedimentation plan or Federal conservation plan to prevent nutrients from washing off farm fields and animal concentration areas and entering surface water and groundwater, to prevent soil erosion, to reduce or mitigate odor and to conserve land, water and related natural resources. These incentives shall take the form of low-interest capital in exchange for the implementation of such approved practices.] to: (1) Offer farmers access to affordable capital in order to encourage the adoption of conservation measures that improve soil health, water quality and odor mitigation. (2) Encourage a new generation of farmers. (3) Assist farmers with other capital needs. § 603. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to …

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Sponsors

• Joseph Kerwin (R, 125) · primary sponsor
• Craig Staats (R, 145)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Catherine I Wallen (R, 193)
• David Zimmerman (R, 99)

Latest actions

1. June 24, 2026: Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, June 24, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2660?

HB2660 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Agriculture-Linked Investment Program, further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for general authority of commission and for Agriculture-Linked Investment Program.

What does HB2660 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Agriculture-Linked Investment Program, further providing for legislative intent, for definitions, for general authority of commission and for Agriculture-Linked Investment Program.

What is the status of HB2660?

In committee as of June 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, June 24, 2026 (June 24, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2660?

Joseph Kerwin (R, 125), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2660?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2660