House Ag panel accepts Department of Agriculture-backed subbill to amend House Bill 134
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The House Agriculture Committee accepted Sub Bill 0472-5 to amend House Bill 134; committee members heard the subbill described as the result of Department of Agriculture and stakeholder recommendations to ensure food product safety.
During the committee’s third hearing on House Bill 134, a member moved to amend the bill with Sub Bill 0472-5. The motion was made by Vice Chair Newman; the committee recognized the subbill as in order and asked the member to explain the measure.
The member explained that “this subbill is culmination of recommended changes from the Department of Agriculture and other interested parties to ensure the food products produced are safe.” Committee members voiced no objections and the subbill was accepted. The committee recorded the acceptance and concluded the third hearing on HB 134.
The hearing record does not include the text of Sub Bill 0472-5 or a detailed breakdown of the specific changes; the committee was directed to additional written testimony on members' iPads for review.
