HB2034

Providing for mushroom farming; imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture; and establishing the Mushroom Farming and Composting Fund.

Introduced·11/13/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2034 regulates mushroom farming and composting, establishing best practices and a fund for related activities.

HB2034 amends Pennsylvania law to regulate mushroom farming and composting operations. It mandates the development and implementation of mitigation plans for mushroom farms and composting operations to address phorid flies and hydrogen sulfide. The Department of Agriculture is tasked with developing best management practices and notifying operations of these requirements. The bill establishes the Mushroom Farming and Composting Fund to receive fines and other funds for related purposes. It also allows for civil penalties of up to $1,000 for non-compliance with approved mitigation plans.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Agriculture & Rural Affairs: PN2591, Reported As Committed

23 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Nov 17, 2025

11:30 AM

Agriculture & Rural Affairs (h) Hearing

History

Nov 17, 2025

House

Reported as committed

Nov 17, 2025

House

First consideration

Nov 17, 2025

House

Laid on the table