Agenda - Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
April 28, 2026 10:00 AM Room C
Scheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
	April 14, 2026
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
		HB121	DOMANGUE	SEAFOOD - Provides for the authority of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry regarding imported seafood
		HB588	DOMANGUE	SEAFOOD - Adds members to the Seafood Safety Task Force
		HB847	BUTLER	DISTRICTS/WATER CONSERVN - Provides for the election, duties, and requirements of district supervisors of the soil and water conservation commission (RE DECREASE LF EX See Note)
		HB834	MCMAHEN	ANIMALS - Provides relative to animal shelters
		HB725	DOMANGUE	SEAFOOD - Requires retailers to retain invoices from imported seafood vendors for six months
		HB349	DOMANGUE	SEAFOOD - Provides for authorized uses of the Imported Seafood Safety Fund
PRESENTATION
	4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Youth Organizations
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
ADJOURNMENT

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