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House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee adopts operating rules, hears member introductions
Summary
At an organizational meeting, Chairman Rusty Grylls led member introductions and set procedural rules for bills, amendments and public testimony, including deadlines and electronic-submission requirements.
Chairman Rusty Grylls convened an organizational meeting of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and led member introductions before setting the panel's operating rules for the session. The committee had no bills on notice and spent the meeting on procedure and introductions.
The committee established deadlines and submission rules for legislation and amendments. "Bills must be put on notice by 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday before the next scheduled meeting," Chairman Rusty Grylls said. He told members that notices must be filed through the House portal and that paper notices will not be accepted.
Grylls outlined other procedural requirements that he said committee staff will enforce. Amendments must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on Mondays and must be submitted by email from a member's or assistant's official address; verbal amendments and late filings "shall not be considered," he said. Requests to testify must be submitted to the chairman's office at least 24 hours before a scheduled meeting. Witnesses who are allowed to speak will be limited to three minutes and must keep remarks to the topic at hand.
Committee staff and officers introduced themselves. Grylls named Nathan Witt as the committee research analyst and Rob Cagle as his assistant. He also recognized House clerks Emma Thoreau and Paul Obrecht, and committee counsel Doug Garrett. Members present introduced themselves briefly and identified the districts they represent.
Several members gave short remarks about priorities for the year. Representative Justin Jones noted bipartisan work from the previous year to protect the Duck River and said the committee should focus on reducing barriers for young farmers. Vice Chair Greg Martin and other members encouraged public engagement and reminded constituents how to contact members.
Grylls asked that any materials be provided electronically in advance so staff can email them to members and add documents to the committee dashboard when appropriate. He emphasized the committee's preference for electronic packet distribution and online viewing of meetings.
With no additional business, the chairman closed the meeting. "Seeing none, we will stand adjourned without objection," he said.
