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Senate Agriculture chair says S.323 advancing; hemp supports, solar siting remain under review
Senate Agriculture Committee · March 11, 2026
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Summary
Chair told the committee S.323 aims to protect farmers—particularly from municipal zoning after a Supreme Court ruling—and that the committee is also drafting hemp protections and examining solar siting on prime agricultural land; additional testimony and votes were anticipated before crossover.
Chair (speaker 1) opened the March 10 session by summarizing legislative items the committee is shepherding. He said the "crown jewel" of S.323 is a provision intended to protect farmers from municipal zoning that followed a recent Supreme Court decision, and that the committee has…
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