January 14, 2003
January 16, 2003
January 20, 2003
January 22, 2003
January 28, 2003
January 30, 2003 – Joint Meeting
February 4, 2003
February 6, 2003
February 10, 2003
February 12, 2003
February 18, 2003
February 20, 2003
February 26, 2003
March 4, 2003
March 6, 2003
March 12, 2003
March 20, 2003
March 26, 2003
DATE: | January 14, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/EXCUSED: | Representatives Lake, Bolz, Rydalch, and Andersen |
GUESTS: | Pat Takasugi, Darrel McRoberts, John Chatburn, Julie Pipal, and Laura Johnson from Idaho State Department of Agriculture; Jerri Jo Burger, Food Producers; Mark Duffin, Idaho Sugarbeet Growers; Kae Darrington, Milk Producers of Idaho |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m.. | |
Returning members, new members and guests were introduced. Sub-committee assignments were given for the rules review process. Sub-committee assignments are as follows.
CROPS: Chairman Stevenson, Representatives Bolz, Shirley, and LIVESTOCK: Chairman Lake, Representatives Langford and Jaquet. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION: Chairman Trail, Representatives Field, Sub-committee Chairmen were asked to hold the meetings after the The Department of Agriculture gave a brief summary of their upcoming |
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ADJOURN: | The meeting was adjourned at 2:10. |
DATE: | January 16, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/EXCUSED: | None |
GUESTS: | Darrell McRoberts , Curtis Thornburg, Mike Cooper, Tom Schafer, Russ Dapsauski, and Dick Lawson from ISDA; Craig Clapier, Farmer; Greg Nelson, IFBF |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m.. | |
Representative Field moved to accept the minutes of the January 14 meeting as written. All Aye, Motion carried. |
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Chairman Jones explained that the purpose of the meeting was to finish the committee organization asked all members and guests to introduce themselves. Several new pieces of legislation will be introduced on Wednesday |
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ADJOURN: | The meeting was adjourned at 1:50 and the members then moved to the subcommittee meetings. |
DATE: | January 20, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 or Upon Adjournment |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/EXCUSED: | None |
GUESTS: | Darrel McRoberts, Bob Hillman, John Chatburn, ISDA; Blaine Jacobson, Idaho Wheat Commission; Greg Nelson, IFBF; Dar Olberding, IGPA; |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.. | |
MINUTES: | Representative Bolz moved to approve the minutes of the January 16th meeting as written. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
IDAHO WHEAT COMMISSION BUDGET REPORT: |
Blain Jacobson, Executive Director for the Idaho Wheat Commission presented the annual budget report to the committee. Idaho is currently ranked 5th among US wheat producers. Growers pay Seventy percent of Idaho wheat is exported and patterns have recently Idaho has 2 markets. North Idaho ships product to Portland then to Asia The Market may be moving to more contract growing for specific varieties. The budget projection for next year is $1,350,000 with projected spending |
The University of Idaho College of Agriculture will give their budget presentation at the next committee meeting. There will also be several new pieces of legislation introduced at the Wednesday meeting. |
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ADJOURN: | The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.. |
DATE: | January 22, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 or Upon Adjournment |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
None |
GUESTS: | Mike Weiss, University of Idaho; Darrel McRoberts, Dr. Bob Hillman, Mike Cooper, John Chatburn, Richard Lawson, ISDA; Jane McClaran, DFM; Brad Hoaglun, Alfalfa Seed Growers; Russ Hendricks, IFBF; Jerry Nicolescu, SCC; Roger Stutzman, IASCD; Dar Olberding, IGPA. |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m.. | |
MINUTES: | Representative Rydalch moved to accept the minutes of January 20th with one correction. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
Chairman Jones asked the Subcommittee Chairmen to give their reports on the Subcommittee rules review meetings. |
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MOTION: | Representative Trail moved to accept the General Administration Subcommittee recommendation; All rules approved by committee. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
MOTION: | Representative Lake moved to approve the rules as accepted by the Livestock Subcommittee. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
MOTION: | Representative Stevenson moved the approve the Crops subcommittee report. All rules accepted. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
A letter will be sent to the Speaker accepting all the rules reviewed by the committee. |
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PRESENTATION | A budget presentation for the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) was given by Mike Weiss, Acting Associate Dean. Mr. Weiss explained that the University of Idaho was established in 1865 The CALS had a total reduction of $2.7 million for FY03. The future Representative Shirley commended the College for their handling of the The complete presentation will be available in the “Legislative Library |
RS12328 | Dick Lawson, Bureau Chief for ISDA Plant Industries Seed Analysis, explained that the purpose for this legislation is to add the Idaho Seed Analysts Association President as a permanent member to the State Seed Advisory Board. |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to introduce RS12328 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12329C1 | Dr. Bob Hillman, Administrator for ISDA Animal Industries Division, explained that the purpose of this legislation is to control the import and possession of exotic animals. There have been an increased number of requests from citizens to bring animals into the state and ISDA and the Fish and Game don’t have authority to say no. Some of the concerns with the exotic animals are the spread of disease, crossbreeding with native species, and damage to the environment. ISDA needs the authority to regulate or prevent entry. |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to introduce RS12329C1 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12330 | Dr Hillman explained that the purpose of this legislation is to give an advanced notice of 72 hours prior to a diversion of livestock from their original destination. The department needs this advanced notice so they can send their people to the right place for inspection and testing. Representatives were concerned that 72 hours advanced notice and |
MOTION: | Representative Langford moved to the introduce RS12330 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12332 | Dr. Hillman explained that the purpose of this legislation is to update the indemnity payment for livestock condemned due to brucellosis. With this legislation payments will be based on the appraised value of the animal. |
MOTION: | Representative Lake moved to introduce RS12332 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12367 | Jerry Nicolescu, Administrator for the Soil Conservation Commission, explained that the purpose of this legislation is to re-state the roles and responsibilities of the Soil Conservation Districts and the Commission. This is very similar to legislation passed last year by the House and Senate and vetoed by the Governor. The bill was vetoed because of the possibility of districts being able to veto Commission projects. This new legislation reflects the requested changes. |
MOTION: | Representative Bolz moved to introduce RS12367 for print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12570 | Dar Olberding, Idaho Grain Producers Association, explained that the purpose of this legislation it to limit the amount of time the Commodity Indemnity Account pays off on a price-later contract in the event of a warehouse failure. |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to introduce RS12570 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.. |
DATE: | January 28, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 or Upon Adjournment |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
None |
GUESTS: | Mel Anderson, Idaho Potato Commission; Dwight Johnson, Ken Flatt, Department of Labor; Darrel McRoberts, Mike Cooper, Laura Johnson, John Chatburn, ISDA; Roy Valdez; Trevor Goigg; Shannon Strittmatter; Kathy Ewert |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:40 and turned the chair over to Vice Chairman Trail. |
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MINUTES | Representative Bolz moved to accept the minutes of the January 22nd meeting as written. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
PRESENTATION | Idaho Department of Labor-Farm Worker Minimum Wage Report
Dwight Johnson, Executive Director for the Idaho Department of Labor, |
PRESENTATION | Idaho Potato Commission Report
Mel Anderson, Executive Director for the Idaho Potato Commission, gave |
RS12633 | Regulation of Private Feeding of Big Game Animals
John Chatburn, ISDA Animal Industries Department Administrator, The committee had some concerns on the word “purposely” and how the |
MOTION: | Representative Lake moved to introduce RS12633 for print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12633 | Designation of Animals as Fur Bearing
John Chatburn explained that the purpose of the legislation is to clarify |
MOTION: | Representative Stevenson moved to introduce RS12635 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12539 | Potato Seed Plant Health Certificate
Mike Cooper, ISDA Plant Industries Administrator, explained that the |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to introduce RS12539 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12560 | Reintroduction of Industrial Hemp as Alternative Crop
Vice Chairman Trail turned the chair over to Representative Lake so he The committee was concerned that this legislation has not been |
MOTION: | Representative Lake moved to return RS12560 to sponsor. Representative Trail asked for a roll call vote, Yes:6 No:5 (see attached roll call form). Motion Passed. RS12560 will be returned to sponsor. |
ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.. |
DATE: | January 30, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 or Upon Adjournment |
PLACE: | Gold Room |
MEMBERS: | House Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato Senate Chairman Williams, Senators Schroeder, Goedde, Gannon, |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
Representative Jaquet
Senate Vice Chairman Noble, Senators Noh, Burtenshaw |
GUESTS: | See Attached Guest List |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:45 p.m.. He explained that this joint House/Senate meeting was for informational purposes only to give the members a better understanding of both sides of the grass burning issue. |
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PRESENTATION | Pat Barclay, Executive Director for Idaho Council on Industry and the Environment (ICIE), gave an introduction of the speakers for each side. Patti Gora, Executive Director of SAFE, will give the presentation against the burning of blue grass stubble. Gary Baise, Baise & Miller law firm in Washington D.C., is the attorney for the grass growers and will present the growers concerns. Patti Gora told the committee that they have set up offices on the They believe that the smoke management efforts have failed and the SAFE is actively involved in litigation against individuals who had Safe has published “The 2002 Burn Season White Paper” and a copy |
Gary Blaise explained that he has 32 years experience dealing with environmental issues and helped put EPA together in 1970. He agrees that particulate matter is harmful, however the levels An increase in the number of burn days would help dilute the effects. SAFE had obtained an injunction to stop burning from a district court A brief discussion followed and several points were clarified: Ms. Gora
Mr. Baise
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ADJOURN: |
Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.. |
DATE: | February 4, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
Vice Chairman Trail |
GUESTS: | Darrel McRoberts, Laura Johnson, Russ Dapsauski, Peter Mundt, Bob Hillman, John Chatburn, ISDA; Greg Nelson, Dennis Tanikuni, Delbert Espliss, Shannon Strittmatter, IFBF; Don Tolmie, T.V. Seed Co.; Dar Olberding, IGPA; Gretchen Hyde, IRRC; Darrell Manning, DFM; Dwight Johnson, Department of Labor; Trevor Grigg, Intern (Otter); Roger Batt, IEOSA; Steve Huffaker, Idaho Fish & Game |
Chairman Jones Called the Meeting to order at 1:31p.m.. | |
MINUTES: | Representative Shirley moved to accept the minutes of January 28, Representative Bolz asked for one correction. All Aye. Motion Carried Representative Bolz moved to accept the minutes of January 30 as |
PRESENTATION | Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission-Gretchen Hyde, Executive Director The 2002 and the 2003 projected budgets were given to the committee. |
RS12673C1 | Domestic and International Sale of Agricultural Products
Laura Johnson, Marketing Bureau Chief for ISDA, presented this |
MOTION: | Representative Langford moved to introduce RS12673C1 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12820 | Seed Indemnity Fund Law
Russ Dapsauski, ISDA Program Manger for the Bonded Warehouse |
MOTION: | Representative Langford moved to introduce RS12820 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12818 | Bonded Warehouse Law
Russ Dapsauski, ISDA Program Manger for the Bonded Warehouse |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to introduce RS12818 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12819 | Commodity Dealer Law
Russ Dapsauski, ISDA Program Manger for the Bonded Warehouse |
MOTION: | Representative Bolz moved to introduce RS12819 to print. All Aye. Motion carried. |
RS12760 | Agricultural Labor Act Repeals Chapter 41
Dwight Johnson, Executive Director for the Idaho Department of Labor, |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to introduce RS12760 for print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12636 | Domestic Cervidae
Dr. Bob Hillman, ISDA Administrator for Animal Industries Division, The department has had discussions with elk ranchers and the The Committee had concerns about the expense of printing vs holding |
MOTION: | Representative Field Moved to introduce RS12636 to print.
Representative Lake made a substitute motion to return RS12636 to the Original motion passed by a voice vote. RS12636 will be introduced for |
H106 | Regulation of Deleterious Exotic Animals
Dr. Bob Hillman, ISDA Administrator for Animal Industries Division, |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to send H106 to the floor with a do pass. All Aye. Motion passed. Representative Field will be the floor sponsor. |
H107 | Requirements for the Diversion of Livestock
Dr. Bob Hillman, ISDA Administrator for Animal Industries Division, Representatives had concerns with the functionality of this legislation. |
MOTION: | Representative Lake moved to hold H107 in committee. A division was called for. By a show of hands the motion passed with 6:Aye and 4:Nay. |
H108 | Brucellosis Infection Indemnity Payments
Dr. Bob Hillman, ISDA Administrator for Animal Industries Division, |
MOTION: | Representative Lake moved to send H108 to the floor with a do pass. Representative Naccarato will be the floor sponsor. |
ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.. |
DATE: | February 6, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
Representative Field |
GUESTS: | Darrel McRoberts, Laura Johnson, ISDA; Candi Fitch, Apple & Cherry Commission; Jerry Nicolescu, Tom Johnson, Gary Grinndstaff, SCC; Kent Foster, IASCD; Dennis Tanikuni, Shannon Strittmatter, IFBF; Tom Mikesell; Dick Rush, IACI; Trevor Grigg (Intern/Otter); Fred Riggers, Joyce Grindstaff |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.. | |
MINUTES: | Representative Bolz moved to accept the minutes of February 4, 2003 as written. All Aye. Motion carried. |
PRESENTATION | Idaho Apple and Cherry Commission
Candi Fitch, Promotions Coordinator for the Apple and Cherry The cherry crop was also effected by the early frost causing a decreased The complete budget report for the Apple and Cherry Commissions are |
PRESENTATION | Soil Conservation Commission
Jerry Nicolescu, Administrative Officer for the Soil Conservation |
H109 | Soil Conservation Commission Roles and Responsibilities
This legislation will update some old language, consolidate powers and Kent Foster, Executive Director of Idaho Association of Soil Conservation |
MOTION: | Representative Trail moved to send H109 to the floor with a do pass. All Aye. Motion Carried. Representative Bolz will be the floor sponsor. |
H158 | Domestic Cervidae
This bill was brought before the Committee by Chairman Jones to be |
MOTION: | Representative Stevenson moved to hold H158 in committee. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.. |
DATE: | February 10, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
None |
GUESTS: | Darrel McRoberts, Laura Johnson, Curtis Thornburg, Richard Lawson ISDA; Dr. Greg Nelson, Shannon Strittmatter, IFBF; Roger Batt, IEOSA; Dar Olberding, IGP; Sara Braasch, Idaho Cattle Association; Trevor Grigg, Colleen Fellows, Larissa Thurgood, Interns; Karleen Meyer Samantha Pisca, Governor’s Office; Fred Riggers, |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.. | |
MINUTES: | Representative Bolz moved to accept the minutes of the February 6, 2003 meeting as printed. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12840 | Trespass Law and Field Burning
Dr. Greg Nelson representing the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation |
MOTION: | Representative Lake moved to introduce RS12840 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12841 | Eliminate Injunction Lawsuits in Crop Residue Burning
Dr. Greg Nelson representing the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation |
MOTION: | Representative Stevenson moved to introduce RS12841 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
RS12889 | DEQ Opacity Rules as applied to Crop Residue Burning
Representative Meyer presented this legislation. The purpose of this |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to introduce RS12889 to print. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
H105 | State Seed Advisory Board
Richard Lawson, Bureau Chief for ISDA Plant Industries Division, Roger Batt, representing Idaho Eastern Oregon Seed Growers |
MOTION: | Representative Bolz moved to send H105 to the floor with a do pass. All Aye. Motion Carried. Representative Bolz will be the floor sponsor. |
H157 | Dwight Johnson, Public Affairs Manager for the Idaho Department of Labor, presented this legislation. This legislation repeals the Agriculture Labor Act of 1972. In the 30 years this act has been in place there have been no petitions or complaints. There has been no meeting of the board since 1977. More recent laws cover this act. Farm labor Advocates do not oppose this legislation. Mr. Johnson provided the committee with a summary of current state and federal agricultural labor laws and a letter from the Office of the Attorney General supporting this legislation. |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to send H157 to the floor with a do pass. All Aye. Motion Carried. Representative Andersen will be the floor sponsor. |
ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m.. |
DATE: | February 12, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
Vice Chairman Trail |
GUESTS: | Pat Takasugi, Darrel McRoberts, Laura Johnson, Michael Cooper, Mary Symms, Dan Crowell, Dr. Bob Hillman, Peter Mundt, ISDA; Diana Caldwell, Idaho Bean Commission; John Orr, Pesticide Commission; Nathan Jones, Idaho Organic Alliance; Jerry Deckard, Ray Hess, Keith Esplin, P.G.I.; Wendell Rich, Ashton Seed Grower; Mel Anderson, Idaho Potato Commission (IPG); Fred Riggers; Monte Straley; Stan Boyd, IWGA & ICA; Steve Huffaker, IFG |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.. | |
MINUTES: | Representative Lake moved to accept the minutes of February 10, 2003 as printed. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
PRESENTATION | Idaho Pesticide Commission
John Orr, Commission Chairman, reported on the organization of the |
PRESENTATION | Idaho Bean Commission
Diana Caldwell, Idaho Bean Commission Administrator, presented their |
H129 | Potato Plant Health Certificate
Mike Cooper, Acting Administrator for ISDA plant industries division, Ray Hess, Vice President of Potato Growers of Idaho, spoke in favor of Keith Esplin, Executive Director of Potato Growers of Idaho, spoke in Wendell Rich, Freemont County Farm Bureau President and seed grower, |
MOTION | Representative Lake moved to send H129 to the floor with a do pass.
All Aye. Motion Carried. Representative Lake will be the floor sponsor. |
H159 | Idaho Agriculture International/Domestic Market
Laura Johnson, ISDA Marketing Bureau Chief, presented this legislation. Mike Cooper, Acting Administrator for ISDA plant industries division, also Nathan Jones, President of the Idaho Organic Alliance, spoke in favor of Mel Anderson, Executive Director for the Idaho Potato Commission,
The complete copy of IPC concerns will be available in the “Legislative |
Letters in support for this legislation from the following companies will be available in the Legislative Library Minutes Book”:
Some concerns from the Committee on this legislation were:
ISDA responded to these concerns:
Pat Takasugi, Director for ISDA, asked the Committee to hold the bill for |
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MOTION: | Representative Jaquet moved to hold H159 in Time Certain until February 24, 2003 to allow ISDA and IPC to come to an agreement. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
H127 | Private Feeding of Big Game Animals
Dr. Bob Hillman, Administrator for ISDA Animal Industries Division, Steve Huffaker, Director of the Idaho Fish and Game Department, spoke Monty Straley from the Wood River Valley has concerns about the bill and Stand Boyd of the IWG and ICA stated that his association has big
The Committee had concerns with:
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MOTION: | Representative Lake moved to send H127 to the floor with a do pass. |
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: |
Representative Jaquet moved to amend the bill with a geographical limit. Motion Failed. |
The committee then voted on the original motion to send H127 to the floor with a do pass. Motion Carried. Representative Jaquet requested to be recorded as voting NO. Representative Lake will be the floor sponsor. |
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ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.. |
DATE: | February 18, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
None |
GUESTS: | Pat Takasugi, Darrel McRoberts, Russ Dapsauski, Laura Johnson, ISDA ; Kelly Olson, Idaho Barley Commission; Dar Olberding, Steve Johnson, IGPA; Brad Hoaglun, IACSGA; Roger Batt, IEOSA; Shannon Strittmatter, IFBF Intern; Kevin Jones, Grain Dealer; Denis Capson, Grain Dealer; Pat McCoy, Capital Press |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.. | |
MINUTES: | Representative Langford moved to accept the minutes of February 12, 2003 as written. All Aye. Motion carried. |
PRESENTATION | Idaho Barley Commission
Kelly Olson from the Idaho Barley Commission gave the annual budget |
H102 | Commodity Indemnity Payment (Price Later Contracts)
Dar Olberding representing the Idaho Grain Producers presented this Letters and articles supporting this legislation will be available in the
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MOTION: |
Representative Lake moved to send H102 to the floor with a do pass. All Aye. Motion Carried. Representative Trail will be the floor sponsor. |
H155 | Seed Indemnity Fund Law
Russ Dapsauski, ISDA Program Manager for the Bonded Warehouse Roger Batt representing IEOSA stated that his organization supports Kevin Jones from Weiser Seed & Storage supports this legislation. He |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to send H155 to the floor with a do pass. All Aye. Motion Carried. Representative Jones will be the floor sponsor. |
H156 | Bonded Warehouse Law
Russ Dapsauski, ISDA Program Manager for the Bonded Warehouse Dennis Capson ,Snake River Grain (commodity dealer), spoke in Dar Olberding, representing the Idaho Grain Producers, supports this Kevin Jones, from Weiser Feed and Storage, supports this legislation. Pat Takasugi, ISDA Director, updated the committee on the status of the Representatives had the following concerns:
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MOTION: |
Representative Rydalch moved to hold H156 in Time Certain until February 26th. |
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: |
Representative Stevenson moved to send H156 to the floor with a do pass. By a voice vote the motion carried. Representatives Langford, Naccarato and Rydalch requested to be recorded as a No Vote. |
H154 | Commodity Dealer Law
The bond rate calculation was reviewed and changed to make laws more Dennis Capson, Snake River Grain (commodity dealer), spoke in Mr. Dapsauski stated that there is a wide spectrum of commodity dealers Representative Lake stated that the bond was never intended to cover a |
MOTION: | Representative Lake moved to hold H154 in committee. By a voice vote the motion carried. Representative Bolz requested to be recorded as a No vote. |
ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.. |
DATE: | February 20, 2003 |
TIME: | 2:00 |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
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GUESTS: | |
Idaho Dairy Products Commission Annual Report
Deanna Sessions, Administrator for the Commission, gave the annual The independent audit for FY02 showed no findings. The commission The producers are assessed a total of 15.5¢/cwt (check off funds). The Commission is concerned with California cheese being slotted into Senators and Representatives had the following questions:
Steve Richards, a dairy farmer from Homedale, is dissatisfied with the use |
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ADJOURN: |
DATE: | February 26, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 or Upon Adjournment |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
Representative Stevenson |
GUESTS: | Darrel McRoberts, Laura Johnson, James Baker, Russ Dapsauski, Wes Jones, ISDA; David Ferguson, ISCC; Roger Batt, IEOSA; Dar Olberding, IGPA; Paul Mann, J. R. Simplot; Jerri Jo Burger, Food Producers Intern; Duane Grant; Don Tolmic, WBDA; Fred Riggers; Julie Shane, GSA Fleet; Claude Bruce |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m.. | |
MINUTES: | Representative Bolz moved to accept the minutes of February 20, 2003 and February 24, 2003 as printed. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
PRESENTATION | Carbon Sequestration-Idaho Soil Conservation Commission
David Ferguson from the Soil Conservation Commission reported to the The following are some of the Advisory Committees recommendations; |
RS13094 | Seed Indemnity Fund Law
Roger Batt, Executive Director for IEOSA, explained that the purpose of This legislation is part of a package deal with the Commodity Dealer Law |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to introduce RS13094 to print and send it to the second reading calendar. All Aye. Motion Carried. Representative Jones will be the floor sponsor. |
RS13093 | Bonded Warehouse Law
Dar Olberding from Idaho Grain Producers explained that this legislation |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to introduce RS13093 to print and send it to the second reading calendar. All Aye. Motion Carried. Representative Jones will be the floor sponsor. |
RS13092 | Commodity Dealer Law
Dar Olberding from Idaho Grain Producers explained that this legislation |
MOTION: | Representative Bolz moved to introduce RS13092 to print and send it to the second reading calendar. All Aye. Motion Carried. Representative Jones will be the floor sponsor. |
ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.. |
DATE: | March 4, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 or Upon Adjournment |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
Representative Field |
GUESTS: | Bill Chisholm; Rick Carlson, Idaho Rural Council; Fred Riggers; Lauren McClean, Idaho Conservation League; Michael Becerra, IFQAL; Bob Naerebout, Idaho Dairymens Association; Neil Coldwell, Lobbyist; Kerry Ellen Elliott, IAC; Greg Nelson, IFBF; Stan Boyd, ICA |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:42 p.m.. | |
MINUTES | Representative Rydalch moved to accept the minutes of February 26, 2003 as printed. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
PRESENTATION | Idaho Food Quality Assurance Institute
Michael Becerra, Manager for the Idaho Food Quality Institute, gave the They received a one time $257,000 grant from the USDA specialty crop |
H283 | CAFO Siting Regulation by Boards of County Commissioners
Representative Stevenson stated that the purpose of this legislation is to Bill Chisholm, Buhl, ID, stated that he basically supports the concept of
Rich Carlson from the Idaho Rural Council proposed the following
Kerry Ellen Elliot from IAC stated that the current distance for notification Bob Narebout representing the Idaho Dairymen’s Association stated that Neil Colwell from Hammett in Elmore county stated that CAFO’s in the Stan Boyd representing the Idaho Cattle Association and Wool Growers In closing Representative Stevenson stated that only the large CAFO’s |
MOTION: | Representative Trail moved to send H283 to General Orders with the committee amendment attached. |
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: |
Representative Jaquet moved to send H283 to General Orders with a 2nd amendment attached. The 2nd amendment will remove the section starting on line 29 with “Only” and ending on line 33 with “board” which removes the minimum requirement for public hearings. By a show of hands the motion passed, 5 Aye and 4 Nay. H283 will be sent to General Orders with committee amendments attached. Representative Stevenson will be the floor sponsor. |
ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m.. |
DATE: | March 6, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 PM or upon adjournment |
PLACE: | Gold Room |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Barraclough, Vice Chairman Raybould, Representatives Meyer, Ellsworth, Campbell, Harwood, Edmunson, Snodgrass, Smith(30), Sayler Agricultural Affairs: Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Judiciary, Rules and Administration Chairman Debbie Field and those members common to the other |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
Representative Lake |
GUESTS: | See attached |
The presiding Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 1:36 PM. He stated that the purpose of holding the joint meeting was to allow as many people to participate as possible with a minimum of time and expense. The four bills before the committees, H 217, H 226, H 227, and H 228, are all related to field burning in Northern Idaho, though there are implications statewide. The Chairman explained that the meeting would be for testimony only and votes would be taken later in the respective committees. He asked Dr. Greg Nelson to come forward to present H 217, H 226, and H227. |
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Dr. Nelson stated that there will be statewide implications for all three bills because of the wide variety of agricultural burning and odors around the state. He went over a packet he had handed out to the members. One handout explained that the Washington state law banning grass burning is not working. He showed a chart that indicated that Spokane’s air is not necessarily cleaner because of the burn ban. He alluded to the Idaho statutes governing smoke management and crop residue disposal and pointed out a list of areas that must be complied with in order to burn. When these laws are complied with, he said, private action should not be taken against farmers. H 217 inserts the phrase “public or private” into Section 52-108, Idaho |
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Representative Wayne Meyer rose to speak about H 228. This bill deals with “visible emissions,” or “opacity.” It will amend Section 22-4803, Idaho Code, to include the phrasing, “Any rules promulgated by the DEQ relating to opacity standards shall not apply to crop residue burning.” He said that opacity was not intended to be applied to crop residue burning or any other kinds of agricultural burning, just to smokestacks and things of that nature. He said that the EPA itself has exempted agricultural burning from opacity on reservations. |
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Michael Bogert, counsel to Governor Kempthorne, provided a letter to the committee members explaining the governor’s role in this issue. The governor maintains that the interests of the stakeholders in this issue need to be balanced. He said that the governor remains committed to the integrity of the smoke management program and will continue to work with the Bush Administration on this issue. |
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At this time, Chairman Jones asked for public testimony.
Bill Chisholm rose in opposition to H 217, H 226, and H 227. He said Del Rust, Benewah County Farm Bureau, spoke in favor of all four bills. Frank Priestly, Idaho Farm Bureau, spoke in favor of all four bills. He Lauren McLean, Idaho Conservation League, stood in opposition to all Mike Ricks, Idaho Grain Growers, stood in favor of all four bills. He said Kevin Beaton, attorney for Idaho Farm Bureau and Food Producers, Fred Riggers, Nezperce farmer, asked the committees to vote for all four Ginny Gunn rose in opposition to H 217, H 226, and H 227. She said that
Helen McCracken rose in opposition to all four bills. She stated that H V.C. Prudek said he does not want the Idaho Farm Bureau to speak for Scott Burgstaller, Sandpoint physician, stood in opposition to all four Patti Gora, SAFE director, stood in opposition to all four bills. She said Tony Park, a Boise Attorney representing the American Lung Ralph Sleyager from Sandpoint, ID spoke in opposition to H217, H226, Pat Takasugi, Director Of ISDA, stated that for the state and the health Bob Stoltz from Castle Ford, ID spoke in opposition to H217 and H226 Phong Smith from Filer, ID spoke in opposition to H217 and H226 stating Jim Dekleinhans a professional engineer from Twin Falls, ID spoke in Allen Hagelthorn, executive director for the Bonner County Board of Ed Smith from Filer, ID spoke in opposition to all the proposed legislation Roger Batt, representing IEOSA and the Idaho Mint Growers Victoria Paulson, from the Idaho Medical Association, stated that Keith Damon from Benewah County spoke in favor of all the proposed Kristy Reed Johnson from Post Falls, ID serves on the Kootenai County Bob Branson a farmer from Nezperce, ID spoke in support of H227 and Paul Damon and his son Timothy Damon from Benewah County Phil Lampert a farmer in Benewah County, spoke in favor of H217, Lawrence Lampert spoke in favor of H217, H226, H227, and H228. The Jim Wenholf a farmer from Grangeville, ID spoke in favor of H217, Nathan Riggers a farmer in Nezperce, ID spoke in favor of H217, H226, David and Peter Lampert farmers from Worley, ID spoke in favor of Linda Clovis from the North Idaho Farmers Association spoke in favor Kyle Holly a farmer from Moscow, ID spoke in favor of H217, H226, Walt Meyer a farmer from the Rathdrum Prairie spoke in favor of H217, Jeff Tee a farmer from North Idaho spoke in favor of H217, H226, H227, Richard Morrison a farmer from Benewah County spoke in favor of Bill Dole a farmer from Kootenai County spoke in favor of H217, H226, Dave Tellessen from Seeds Inc. spoke in favor of H217, H226, H227, Davis Mosman a farmer from North Idaho spoke in favor of H217, Katie Simmons from Buhl, ID spoke in opposition to H217, H226, H227 |
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There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 PM. |
DATE: | March 12, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 or Upon Adjournment |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
None |
GUESTS: | Darrel McRoberts, Laura Johnson, ISDA; Larissa Thurgood, ICL; Bob Naerebout, IDA; J. Pence, Times News; Russ Hendricks, Rick Keller, Shannon Strittmatter, IFBF; Victoria Paulson, IMA; Robert Wilkosz, DEQ; Kevin Beaton, Attorney Stoel Rives; Mark Duffin, Sugarbeet Growers; Roger Batt, IEOSA; Dar Olberding IGPA |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m. | |
MINUTES: | Representative Shirley moved to accept the minutes of March 4, 2003 and March 6, 2003 as printed. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
Chairman Jones explained that the purpose of this meeting was to discuss within the committee the public testimony taken on March 6th concerning H226 and H227 (relating to smoke management) and consideration of new legislation relating to smoke management. The Attorney General’s office submitted an opinion on H226 and H227 for
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Vice Chairman Trail assumed the chair so Chairman Jones could present the new legislation. |
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H364 | Relating to Smoke Management and Crop Residue Disposal
This legislation has been widely distributed in a draft form and has been Representative Trail was called to the Senate and Representative Field This legislation will add a new section to the current code that creates a Representatives had the following questions and concerns:
Robert Wilkosz, Program Manager for DEQ, stated that the Coeur Brad Hoaglun representing the Food Producers of Idaho asked that the |
MOTION: | Representative Langford moved to hold H364 in Time Certain until Tuesday March 18th. After further discussion the motion was amended to hold in Time Certain until Thursday March 20th . |
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: |
Representative Jaquet made a motion to hold H364 in Time Certain until Thursday March 18th. A roll call vote was called for, 4 Aye and 7 Nay, motion failed. |
ORIGINAL MOTION: |
Hold H364 in Time Certain until Thursday March 20th, 2003. In a roll call vote motion carried, 10 Aye, 1 Nay. |
Chairman Jones assumed the chair. | |
H226 | Relating to Smoke Management-Trespass from Agricultural Activities |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to hold H226 in committee. |
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: |
Representative Lake moved to hold H226 in time certain until Thursday March 20th. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
H227 | Relating to Smoke Management-Private Cause of Action |
MOTION: | Representative Field Moved to hold H227 in Time Certain until Thursday March 20th. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
Chairman Jones clarified that H227 will not be necessary if H364 is passed. H226 addresses a different section of the Code. |
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ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.. |
DATE: | March 20, 2003 |
TIME: | 3:00 |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
None |
GUESTS: | Robert Wilkosz, DEQ; Doug Cole, EPA; Representative Wayne Meyer; Senator Shawn Keough; Representative George Sayler; Clay Smith, Deputy Attorney General; Michael Bogert, Governor’s Office; Lauren McLean, Idaho Conservation League; Bill Chisholm; Victoria Paulson, IMA; Judy Bartlett, Dr. Nelson, IFBF |
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. | |
MOTION: | Representative Rydalch moved to approve the minutes of March 12, 2003 as written. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
MOTION: | Representative Stevenson moved to have the committee go into executive session as pursuant to Idaho Code section 67-2345(1)(f). The purpose of the executive session was to advise the committee on matters of pending litigation on grass burning and the information communicated is subject to a confidentiality order established by the court. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
MOTION: | Representative Stevenson moved to end the executive session. All Aye. Motion Carried. Committee meeting resumed at 4:15 p.m. |
H226 | Relating to Smoke Management – Trespass from Agricultural Activities Dr. Nelson from the IFBF asked that H226 be held in committee. |
MOTION: | Representative Bolz moved to hold H226 in committee. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
H227 | Relating to Smoke Management – Private Cause of Action
Dr. Nelson from the IFBF asked that H227 be held in committee. |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to hold H227 in committee. All Aye Motion Carried. |
H364 | Relating to Smoke Management – DEQ Action Relating to Violations and Penalties Representative Jones asked that H364 be held in committee. |
MOTION: | Representative Trail moved to hold H364 in committee. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m. |
DATE: | March 26, 2003 |
TIME: | 1:30 or Upon Adjournment |
PLACE: | Room 416 |
MEMBERS: | Chairman Jones, Vice Chairman Trail, Representatives Field(23), Lake, Stevenson, Bolz, Langford, Rydalch, Shirley, Jaquet, Andersen, Naccarato |
ABSENT/
EXCUSED: |
None |
GUESTS: | Darrel McRoberts, Laura Johnson, Curtis Thornberg, ISDA; Robert Wilcosz, DEQ; Rick Waitley, NPGGA/Food Producers, Dorita Waitley, Teacher; Jeri Jo Burger, Intern; Tyler Ricks, Student; Nick Lawson, PERC; Pat McCoy, Capital Press; Greg Nelson, IFBF; Patti Gora, SAFE; Victoria Paulson, ALA; Dar Olberding, IGPA; Roger Batt, IEOSA; Lynn McKu, EPA; Fred Riggers, Farmer; Keith Daman, Grower; Michael Bogert, Governor’s Office |
Chairman Jones Called the meeting to order at 3:24 p.m. | |
MINUTES: | Representative Bolz moved to accept the minutes of March 20, 2003 as printed. All Aye. Motion Carried. |
H391 | Relating to Smoke Management
Vice Chairman Trail assumed the chair so Chairman Jones could present This legislation expands the smoke management plan to include all 10 During discussion Representatives had the following questions:
Chairman Jones resumed the chair. Nick Lawson, a farmer from North Idaho and PERC (Panhandle Dr. Greg Nelson, from IFBF, stated that this is tough legislation but the Patti Gora, executive director for SAFE, stated that their organization feels Rick Waitley, from the Nezperce Grass Growers Association, stated that Dar Olberding, from the Idaho Grain Producers, stated that this Fred Riggers, a grass grower from North Idaho, stated that the growing of Keith Damon, a Benewah County grass grower (also a member of PERC, Michael Bogert, Governor Kempthorne’s attorney, stated that the Lauren McLean from the Idaho Conservation League stated that they |
MOTION: | Representative Field moved to send H391 to the floor with a do pass. |
Representative Jaquet stated that she will not support the motion because of concerns with the transfer of authority to ISDA who have not adequately enforced the odor management program according to her constituents. Representative Trail supports the motion but has concerns with ISDA Representative Stevenson supports the motion because the safe harbor Representative Bolz supports the motion because this legislation is a |
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VOTE: | By a voice vote the motion carried. Representative Jaquet requested to be recorded as a NO vote. Representative Jones will be the floor sponsor. |
ADJOURN: | Meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m. |