HB1584

Further providing for purchase of agricultural conservation easements.

Introduced·6/10/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1584 amends the Agricultural Area Security Law to modify the purchase of agricultural conservation easements.

Pennsylvania HB1584 amends the Agricultural Area Security Law to modify the purchase of agricultural conservation easements. The bill specifies conditions under which a conservation easement can be subdivided, including the size of the tract and its adjacency to other conserved land. It also outlines requirements for counties to prioritize applications for agricultural conservation easement purchases and sets criteria for the State board's approval of county programs. The bill takes effect in 30 days.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Local Government: Report Bill As Committed

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

History

Sep 10, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Sep 10, 2025

House

Laid on the table

Jun 25, 2025

House

Reported as committed