Senate approves bill adding shellfish (shrimp) to animal definitions for state law
House File 2534, substituted for Senate File 2337, expands statutory definitions of 'animal' to include shellfish (notably shrimp), with sponsors arguing it will allow local production and fresh market access; the bill passed unanimously.
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Senator McClintock explained that House File 2534 updates statutory definitions to include shellfish — specifically shrimp — and outlined the intent to allow local production and fresher local markets. He emphasized there is "nothing fishy about this bill," arguing it benefits Iowa producers and consumers.
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