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Bill detailReferSenate
SB 554

Farmers Protection Act

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Last action: May 8, 2025View on ncleg.gov
Latest action

House Chamber: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Sponsors
7
Hearings
0
Categories
1
Principals
27

Sponsors

Primary Sponsors

B. Newton(Republican)

Co-Sponsors

Brinson(Republican)Sawrey(Republican)Moffitt(Republican)Barnes(Republican)Sanderson(Republican)Hanig(Republican)

Legislative Timeline

21 actions · 7 milestones

Status Flow

Introduced1 day
Referred to Committee7 days
Introduced34 days
Passed Both Chamberssame day
Introduced1 day
Passed One Chambersame day
Passed Both Chamberssame day
Introduced1 day
Referred to Committee397 days (current)
  1. Senate Chamber: FiledSenateIntroduced
  2. Senate Chamber: Passed 1st ReadingSenate
  3. Senate Chamber: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateSenate
  4. Senate Chamber: Withdrawn From ComSenateIntroduced
  5. Senate Chamber: Re-ref to Agriculture, Energy, and Environment. If fav, re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the SenateSenate
  6. Senate Chamber: Reptd FavSenate
  7. Senate Chamber: Re-ref Com On JudiciarySenate
  8. Senate Chamber: Reptd FavSenate
  9. Senate Chamber: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateSenate
  10. Senate Chamber: Withdrawn From ComSenate
  11. Senate Chamber: Re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the SenateSenate
  12. Senate Chamber: Reptd Fav Com SubstituteSenate
  13. Senate Chamber: Com Substitute AdoptedSenatePassed Both Chambers
  14. Senate Chamber: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the SenateSenateIntroduced
  15. Senate Chamber: Reptd FavSenate
  16. Senate Chamber: Passed 2nd ReadingSenatePassed One Chamber
  17. Senate Chamber: Passed 3rd ReadingSenatePassed Both Chambers
  18. Senate Chamber: Special Message Sent To HouseSenateIntroduced
  19. House Chamber: Special Message Received From SenateHouse
  20. House Chamber: Passed 1st ReadingHouse
  21. House Chamber: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the HouseHouse

Lobbying Interest

27 principals with 48 combined lobbyists are actively lobbying on this bill.

Topsail Island Shoreline Protection CommissionLocal Government • Public Admin
60%
keyword match

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Ferrell, David P.Riemer, Clark D.
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLCAgriculture Food
60%
keyword matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Cooper, John JosephHonaker, Nathaniel William
NC State GrangeAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Allen, DavidBarnhart, Laurie Lewis
Food Lion, LLCAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (6)

Alligood, MadisonHand, SydneyHardin, John A.Swift, Sue AnnMorgan, WilliamYoung, Teross
Peacehaven Community Farm/Peacehaven Farm, Inc.Agriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (4)

Alligood, MadisonHardin, John A.Morgan, WilliamSwift, Sue Ann
Altria Client Services LLC and its Affiliates—Philip Morris USA Inc., John Middleton Co., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Helix Innovations LLC and NJOY, LLC.Business Finance
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (5)

Apodaca, TateApodaca, TomBarnhardt, RossRainey, John S.Sands, Alexander P.
North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, Inc.Agriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (13)

Boyette, James EdwardPeele, Mitchell AllenCoan, Anne FratzkeCook, Meghan NicholsonHerring, Stephen AlbertKilian, Laura E.Larick, Keith DuaneParker, Phillip JacobSereno, Stacy RevelsSherman, Michael PaulThomas, Ashley MarieTyndall, Zannah JaneWoodson, Stephen A.
WhataburgerAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Byrd, April R
Metrolina Greenhouses, LLCAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Carlton, Richard H.
Swisher International, Inc.Agriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Billips, Hampton MichaelFreeman, Nelson
Carolina Farm Stewardship AssociationAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Bock, Alesia
Modern Ag AllianceAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Burns-Thompson, Elizabeth
North Carolina Gamefowl Breeders Association IncorporatedAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Bone, Frederick L.
Wayne-Sanderson Farms, LLCAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Brooks, JonathanChristensen, Whitney CampbellNorment, James W.
Ed FarmEducation
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Billips, Hampton MichaelEasterling, John CarryFreeman, Nelson
North Carolina SweetPotato CommissionAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Cooper, John JosephHonaker, Nathaniel William
Smith's FarmAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Cooper, John JosephHonaker, Nathaniel William
Precision Lawn Care and Landscaping, Inc.Agriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Cooper, John JosephHonaker, Nathaniel William
Agricultural Alliance of North CarolinaAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Cooper, John JosephHonaker, Nathaniel William
North Carolina Association of Agricultural FairsAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Cooper, John JosephHonaker, Nathaniel WilliamStancil, Jackson
Smithfield Foods, Inc.Agriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Copley, LillianKostrzewa, TheresaMartin, Lisa D.
North Carolina Horse CouncilAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (3)

Cooper, John JosephHonaker, Nathaniel WilliamStancil, Jackson
PepsicoAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Fetzer, Tom H.Vick, Susan Fetzer
Summerfield Farms DFC, LLCAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Fetzer, Tom H.Vick, Susan Fetzer
Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLCAgriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (2)

Barnhardt, RossSands, Alexander P.
Pyxus International, Inc.Agriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Freeman, Nelson
Universal Leaf Tobacco Company. Inc (a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Corporation)Agriculture Food
50%
category matchagriculture

Registered Lobbyists (1)

Ballantine, Patrick

Bill Details

Bill Number
SB 554
Chamber
Senate
Status
Refer
Last Action Date
May 8, 2025
Added to Lapel
Mar 26, 2026
27
Principals
48
Lobbyists
7
Sponsors
1
Categories
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