The 1983-1984 Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee was, for the majority, chaired by Samuel Morris (D). The vice chair of was Ted Stuban (D). The secretary was Edward J. Haluska (D). For the minority, chaired by Joseph V. Grieco (R). The vice chair was Roger Madigan (R) The major topics discussed during the 1981-1982 Session focused on House Bill 115 which is an Act providing for agricultural development; establishing the Agricultural Development Advisory Board and providing for its powers and duties; providing for certain guaranteed loans and interest deferral; providing further duties of the secretary and Department of Agriculture and the secretary and Department of Commerce; establishing the Agricultural Development Fund; and making an appropriation.