Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development
October 21, 2020
1:00 p.m.
Room C
Adjourned
* Agenda Revised October 20, 2020, 5:18 pm *
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Added HCR 24
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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 26, 2020
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
HCR24
ROMERO
AGRICULTURE
- Memorializes Congress and the Louisiana congressional delegation to take such actions as necessary to fully fund the Livestock Indemnity Program in response to the negative impact created by losses to the Louisiana livestock industry as a result of Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta
HB69
MCFARLAND
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
- Creates the "Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program" (Item #67)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
Update from Commissioner Mike Strain on Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta agricultural damage and relief efforts
ADJOURNMENT
Persons who do not feel comfortable giving testimony in person may submit a prepared statement in accordance with Senate Rule 13.79, in lieu of appearing before the committee. Only statements emailed to lannc@legis.la.gov and received at least 3 hours prior to the meeting will be included in the record for this committee meeting. Any PowerPoint presentations or videos need to be emailed 24-hours in advance to bristerg@legis.la.gov. All persons desiring to participate in the meeting should utilize appropriate protective health measures and observe the recommended and appropriate social distancing.