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House Ag Committee Reports Out Farmed‑Octopus Bill After Divided Vote
Summary
In executive session the committee voted 6–5 to report House Bill 16‑08 (ban on farmed octopus possession/transport/distribution) out of committee with a 'do pass' recommendation after members debated animal welfare and open questions; several other bills were deferred.
During an executive session of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, members voted to report House Bill 16‑08 out of committee with a "do pass" recommendation by a roll call of 6 ayes and 5 nays.
Vice Chair Morgan moved the motion to report the bill with a due‑pass recommendation; the motion was seconded on the record but the seconding member was not identified. Representative Birnbaum urged members to consider…
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