The 1985-1986 Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee was, for the majority, chaired by Samuel Morris (D). The vice chair was Ted Stuban (D). The secretary was Ruth C. Rudy (D). The minority was chaired by Carmel Sirianni (R). The vice chair was Paul Wass (R). The major topics discussed in the 1985-1986 session included House Bill 806, known as the Agricultural Area Security Law; issues related to animal health laws, and House Bill 479, known as the "bottle bill" and concerning recycling of beverage containers.