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2002 SESSION
HB 737 Secretary of Agricul. & Forestry created; to report on growth.
Introduced by: Lacey E. Putney | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry. Creates the Secretariat of Agriculture and Forestry. The new secretariat will have the following responsibilities: (i) coordinate the work of state agencies to facilitate the growth and viability of the agriculture and forestry industries, (ii) ensure that these industries contribute to the revitalization of Virginia's rural economies, (iii) enhance the opportunities for global promotion of agriculture and forestry products, (iv) participate in federal and state programs that benefit the Commonwealth's agriculture and forestry industries, and (v) promote the development and marketing of agriculture and forestry specialty products.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/02 House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/02 022945900
- 01/09/02 House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/24/02 House: Reported from General Laws with sub (22-Y 0-N)
- 01/24/02 House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 02/06/02 House: Continued to 2003 in Appropriations (23-Y 2-N)