The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6798, aims to amend existing bond authorizations related to climate resiliency projects. Specifically, it seeks to include provisions for the reimbursement of farmers who have suffered crop losses due to hailstorms and other climate change-related events. This legislative change is intended to provide financial assistance to those affected by such destructive occurrences, thereby supporting the agricultural sector in the face of increasing climate challenges.
The bill introduces new legal language that expands the scope of current bond funds to cover these reimbursements, while no specific deletions from existing law are noted in the text provided. The overarching goal of the bill is to enhance support for farmers, ensuring they have the necessary resources to recover from the impacts of severe weather events linked to climate change.