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Committee approves nominee to state commodity commission and advances study resolution
Summary
The Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs committee unanimously approved a nomination for the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission and carried a House resolution to create a joint study committee on farm sustainability; both items passed by voice vote.
The committee approved a nomination and moved a study resolution in brief, unanimous voice votes.
Members considered a resume for Jerry Veil (packet provided) and a member moved to approve a nomination described in the transcript as "Mister Jerry Mazel junior" for the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The committee also heard a presentation about creating a joint study committee on the generational sustainability of family farms. Members moved a 'do pass' on the House version referenced in committee materials; the motion carried by voice vote.
Both actions were recorded as voice votes with the chair announcing unanimous approval; the transcript does not include a roll-call tally.
