Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
April 6, 2010
1:00 pm
Room C
Adjourned
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RED
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 23, 2009
B. November 19, 2009
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB35
THOMPSON
FARMING
- Provides for the definition of sustainable agriculture. (gov sig)
SB36
THOMPSON
ANIMALS
- Requires the Louisiana Board of Animal Health to establish animal care standards for livestock and poultry. (gov sig)
SB50
THOMPSON
SUNSET LAW
- Re-creates the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. (6/30/10)
SB145
THOMPSON
FISH/FISHING
- Provides relative to the definition of catfish. (gov sig)
SB146
THOMPSON
AGRICULTURE/FOREST COMR
- Authorizes the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to establish regulations regarding exotic cervidae. (gov sig)
SB147
THOMPSON
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
- Provides relative to changes in the Agricultural Commodity Dealer and Warehouse Law. (gov sig)
SB148
THOMPSON
AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT
- Provides relative to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and provides for technical changes. (gov sig)
SB149
THOMPSON
AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT
- Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of slaughtering establishments to ensure compliance with the "Federal Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act." (gov sig)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT