# Argentine legislative actions regarding rural sectors > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-legislative-actions-regarding-rural-sectors > Updated: 2026-10-27T12:11:35.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has taken several legislative steps impacting the agricultural sector. Initially, the Chamber granted partial sanction to a bill designed to increase penalties for rural vandalism. This proposal seeks to amend the Penal Code to include prison terms for the destruction of crops, machinery, and agricultural infrastructure, as well as for illegal entry into rural establishments. Following this, the Chamber passed a law allowing 135 municipalities to redirect up to 100% of funds collected from the Rural Real Estate Tax toward hydraulic works for a 180-day period. While intended to mitigate urban flooding, the measure has faced criticism from agricultural organizations like CARBAP, which argue it defunds essential rural infrastructure. Additionally, legislative progress on the Biofuels Law has been delayed due to demands to protect small biodiesel producers in several provinces. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Argentina Chamber of Deputies approves diversion of rural tax funds Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approved a law diverting rural tax funds to urban hydraulic works, sparking backlash from the agricultural sector, while biofuel and budget legislation faces delays. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-chamber-of-deputies-approves-diversion-of-rural-tax-funds ### 2026-10-23: Argentina Chamber of Deputies approves harsher penalties for rural vandalism Argentina's Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to increase penalties for rural vandalism, including prison terms for destroying crops, machinery, and trespassing on agricultural properties. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-chamber-of-deputies-approves-harsher-penalties-for-rural-vandalism --- Cite as: Argentine legislative actions regarding rural sectors. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-legislative-actions-regarding-rural-sectors