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Committee forwards bill that adds definition for 'small-scale livestock' to Idaho code
Summary
Senate Bill 1063, a short technical bill adding a definition for “small-scale livestock,” was sent to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation after brief explanation from sponsor Senator Tammy Nichols. The committee recorded a voice vote; no fiscal implications or amendments were discussed in committee.
Senate Bill 1063, a one-paragraph change to add a statutory definition for “small-scale livestock,” was sent to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation after a brief sponsor explanation.
Senator Tammy Nichols, sponsor of the bill, told the Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee the bill’s sole purpose is to add a definition requested by Senator Lakey. Senator Blaylock moved to send SB 1063 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Committee discussion was minimal. Senator Nichols described the change as “very, very simple” and said it incorporated a recommendation from a colleague. The transcript contains no discussion of fiscal impact, enforcement changes, or implementing rules tied to the new definition.
Votes at a glance: The committee approved a motion to send SB 1063 to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation; the committee acted by voice vote and no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.
What’s next: The bill will proceed to the full Senate for consideration. The committee record shows no further technical amendments were offered in committee.
