The House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock

88th Legislature

March 29, 2023

8:00 a.m.

E1.026

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 24, 2023, the House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Cain, at 8:04 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Cain; Anderson; Bernal; Harris, Cody; Kitzman; Rosenthal; Thimesch; and Wilson.

A quorum was present.

HB 3373

The chair laid out HB 3373.

The chair recognized Representative Thimesch to explain HB 3373.

(Representative Goodwin now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Thimesch to close on HB 3373.

HB 3373 was left pending without objection.

HB 1560

The chair laid out HB 1560.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Holland to explain HB 1560.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Holland to close on HB 1560.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1560 was left pending without objection.

HB 1545

The chair laid out HB 1545.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to explain HB 1545.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Clardy to close on HB 1545.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1545 was left pending without objection.

HB 3322

The chair laid out HB 3322.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Goodwin to explain HB 3322.

(Representative Anderson in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Cain in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Goodwin to close on HB 3322.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3322 was left pending without objection.

HB 3323

The chair laid out HB 3323.

The chair recognized Representative Goodwin to explain HB 3323.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Goodwin to close on HB 3323.

HB 3323 was left pending without objection.

HB 3439

The chair laid out HB 3439.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Ann to explain HB 3439.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

HB 3439 was left pending without objection.

At 9:53 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted.

The committee reconvened at 1:09 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Cain.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Cain; Anderson; Goodwin; Kitzman; and Thimesch.

A quorum was present.

HB 3439

The chair laid out HB 3439 as pending business.

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Ann to explain HB 3439.

(Representative Bernal now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Wilson now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Johnson, Ann to close on HB 3439.

HB 3439 was left pending without objection.

HB 4746

The chair laid out HB 4746.

The chair recognized Representative Bernal to explain HB 4746.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Bernal to close on HB 4746.

HB 4746 was left pending without objection.

HB 3397

The chair laid out HB 3397.

The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to explain HB 3397.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Harris, Cody now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Anderson in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to close on HB 3397.

HB 3397 was left pending without objection.

HB 1772

The chair laid out HB 1772.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Harris on behalf of Representative Ashby to explain HB 1772.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Harris on behalf of Representative Ashby to close on HB 1772.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1772 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Cain in chair.)

HB 2308

The chair laid out HB 2308.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Harris on behalf of Representative Ashby to explain HB 2308.

(Representative Rosenthal now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Harris on behalf Representative Ashby to close on HB 2308.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 2308, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Cain; Anderson; Harris, Cody; Kitzman; Rosenthal; Thimesch; Wilson (7).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bernal; Goodwin (2).

HB 2886

The chair laid out HB 2886.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative González, Jessica to explain HB 2886.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative González, Jessica to close on HB 2886.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2886 was left pending without objection.

HB 4918

The chair laid out HB 4918.

The chair offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Rosenthal to explain HB 4918.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Rosenthal to close on HB 4918.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 4918, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Cain; Anderson; Kitzman; Rosenthal; Wilson (5).

Nays:                           Representative Thimesch (1).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representatives Bernal; Goodwin; Harris, Cody (3).

At 2:54 p.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Cain, Chair

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Justin Williamson, Clerk