Senate Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation February 4, 2025

Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Committee · February 4, 2025

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Chair Gillespie called the meeting to order and the secretary took roll; several senators were marked 'excused' and a quorum proceeded. Chair Gillespie asked members to silence cell phones and avoid holding phones near microphones.

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The Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Committee held a hearing on House Bill 80, which would require DNRC agricultural lease competitive bidding to use cash-per-acre bids rather than crop-share or combo bids. DNRC staff, farm groups and other proponents testified in support; senators asked about calculation methods, drought/insurance protections, deposits, improvements and water-rights impacts. No vote was taken; staff will complete a conflict check before scheduling executive action.

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