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Agriculture Committee

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January 3rd, 2024

The Agriculture Committee is responsible for processing legislation involving the following subject areas:

  • crop development; exports; prices, commodity programs and boards; agricultural marketing
  • livestock; brands; development; health; auction markets
  • warehouses; public grain warehouses; grain storage
  • Department of Agriculture; Nebraska State Fair Board; county fairs
  • farming and ranching
  • agricultural products; research, development, and utilization; foods; milk, eggs
  • fertilizer; feeds; agricultural chemicals
  • weather modification; climate assessment
  • cooperatives
  • weights and measures
  • weeds; noxious weeds
  • lodging; eating facilities; Nebraska Pure Food Act; meat inspection
  • pests and pesticides; animals
  • seeds
  • pet shops; commercial breeders

During session, the Agriculture Committee meets on Tuesdays in Room 1524 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.

Nebraska’s unique Unicameral Legislature relies heavily on the “second house” – the citizens of the State of Nebraska. Ensuring that members of the public have the opportunity to have their voices heard is vital to the legislative process. The link below explains the ways for citizens to share their views on a bill with the Legislature.

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Committee Members
  • Sen. Steve Halloran, Chairperson
  • Sen. Tom Brewer
  • Sen. Ben Hansen
  • Sen. Rick Holdcroft
  • Sen. Jana Hughes
  • Sen. Teresa Ibach
  • Sen. Jane Raybould
  • Sen. Merv Riepe
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