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Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee adopts rules at organizational meeting
Summary
At an organizational meeting with no bills on the agenda, the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee adopted its committee rules by voice vote, introduced members and staff, and discussed scheduling tours (including forestry and newly legal marijuana growing facilities) with required notice to the Bureau of Legislative Research.
The Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee met for an organizational session and adopted its committee rules by voice vote. Chair Ronald Caldwell opened the meeting and said there were no bills on the agenda, then led member introductions and invited staff to identify themselves.
"I'm Ronald Caldwell, chair of AG," Caldwell said, noting he represents Senate District 10 and that his districts large rice acreage means "you'll hear things coming up about rice during the session." Vice Chair Matt Stone, who said he has worked in the forest industry for 43 years, introduced himself and noted that…
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