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Georgia Citrus Development: Adding State Representation to Disease Committee.

This law aims to strengthen Georgia's role in combating citrus diseases. It adds a permanent representative from Georgia to the national Citrus Disease Subcommittee, increasing the total membership from 11 to 12. This change ensures that the interests of Georgia's farmers are directly considered in federal research and crop protection strategies, potentially stabilizing the local food supply.
Key points
Georgia gains a permanent seat on the federal Citrus Disease Subcommittee to support local citrus growers.
The total number of subcommittee members is increased from 11 to 12 to accommodate the new Georgia representative.
The authorization for the citrus disease research and extension program is extended until 2028, ensuring continued funding for protective measures.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2192
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2023-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Georgia Citrus Development Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2192.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Georgia gains a permanent seat on the federal Citrus Disease Subcommittee to support local citrus growers.
  • The total number of subcommittee members is increased from 11 to 12 to accommodate the new Georgia representative.
  • The authorization for the citrus disease research and extension program is extended until 2028, ensuring continued funding for protective measures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Agriculture