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Agriculture committee reviews H-484 language and discusses attaching S-124
Summary
The Agriculture Committee met to review House Bill H‑484, a miscellaneous agriculture measure described in the meeting as concerning fertilizer and “beneficial substances,” and to plan whether to attach Senate Bill S‑124 to H‑484 as the vehicle for sending S‑124 back to the House.
The Agriculture Committee met to review House Bill H‑484, a miscellaneous agriculture measure described in the meeting as concerning fertilizer and “beneficial substances,” and to plan whether to attach Senate Bill S‑124 to H‑484 as the vehicle for sending S‑124 back to the House.
Janet, a committee member representing Agriculture, opened by saying the committee was nearing the end of its work and that the bills “on the wall” would likely remain into the next biennium unless moved. Committee members said their immediate task was to review the language of H‑484 to ensure it could serve as the avenue for S‑124 to cross over to the House.
Committee members noted that Senate Finance currently holds S‑124 with an amendment by Senator Hardy attached, which limits what the committee can do until the bill returns. The group planned to have Michael O'Grady meet with the committee on Tuesday to explain options and to advise the Pro Tem on whether S‑124 should stand alone or be attached to H‑484. If the committee cannot finalize the decision immediately, members said they would hold a brief follow-up meeting Wednesday to complete the process.
Members discussed procedural implications of attachment, including reporting procedures and the possibility that attaching S‑124 could change which committees must consider the bill. One participant said a fee-related provision near the end of the draft (referred to as “85” in the discussion) would likely require the measure to return to the finance committee if attached. Committee staff said they would consult the clerk or the Bloomberg reporting system to confirm reporting steps.
No formal motion or vote on H‑484 or S‑124 was recorded in the transcript. Committee members emphasized the plan to confirm details with counsel and with the Pro Tem before making a final procedural move.
The committee did not alter the text of H‑484 during the recorded discussion; members said they had already walked through the changes they wanted and were prepared to proceed once the Pro Tem and counsel advised. The meeting closed with agreement to reconvene if needed after Tuesday’s consultation.
