The bill, introduced by Senator Jackson-Andrews, enacts R.S. 3:21 to establish the Agricultural Meteorology Program within the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. This program is designed to collect and disseminate vital weather statistics and meteorological data to various federal and state agencies, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Louisiana Office of State Climatology. The legislative findings emphasize the importance of accurate and timely meteorological data for federal disaster assistance programs that support the agriculture and forestry industries.

The new legal language includes the creation of the Agricultural Meteorology Program and outlines its purpose and legislative findings. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or, if not signed, after the designated time for bills to become law without signature, as stipulated by the Louisiana Constitution. If the governor vetoes the bill but it is later approved by the legislature, it will become effective the day after such approval.