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 modification is intended to provide financial assistance to those affected by such destructive occurrences, thereby supporting the agricultural sector in the face of 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 legislation is to assist farmers in recovering from the adverse impacts of climate change, ensuring their sustainability and resilience in the agricultural industry.