Bill > HB1606

This bill transfers the responsibilities, staff, property, and records of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch and the Agricultural Development Division, both currently part of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to the Agribusiness Development Corporation, a public entity focused on agricultural business growth. This transfer aims to consolidate agricultural support functions and ensure a smooth transition for employees, protecting their benefits and seniority, and maintaining the validity of existing contracts and rules until they are updated by the Agribusiness Development Corporation. The bill also specifies that all existing appropriations, equipment, and documents related to these transferred functions will move to the Agribusiness Development Corporation, and all references to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity in relevant documents will be updated to reflect the Agribusiness Development Corporation. This significant organizational change is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.