Timber Harvesters, Haulers, and Landowners Market Disruptions...
To provide financial assistance to forest product harvesting and hauling businesses impacted by a significant market disruption, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB7195, aims to offer financial help to businesses that cut down trees for timber and those that transport them, as well as landowners, if they face major disruptions in the market. These disruptions could be due to various reasons such as economic shifts, environmental changes, or policy changes. The financial support is intended to help these businesses and landowners recover from the negative impacts of such disruptions.
Those who would be directly affected by this bill include timber harvesters, haulers, and landowners who depend on the forest product industry for their livelihood. By providing them with financial assistance, the bill hopes to stabilize their operations and prevent further economic strain.
As of the latest update, HB7195 was introduced on January 22, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. On May 20, 2026, it was further referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture for more detailed examination and potential amendments. The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process, awaiting further review and action.
