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Approved: March 22, 2016 MINUTES of the HOUSE AGRICULTURE Approved: March 22, 2016 MINUTES OF THE HOUSE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Sharon Schwartz at 3:30pm on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 346-S of the Capitol. All members were present except: Representative Sydney Carlin – Excused Representative Ken Rahjes – Excused Representative John Ewy – Excused Representative Troy Waymaster – Excused Committee staff present: Natalie Scott, Office of Revisor of Statutes Raney Gilliland, Legislative Research Department Shirley Jepson, Kansas Legislative Committee Assistant Conferees appearing before the Committee: No conferees present Others in attendance: See Attached List Discussion & action on: HR6045 — Urging the federal government to require the use of sound science in evaluating crop protection chemistries and nutrients. Chair Schwartz opened the discussion and possible action on HR6045. Natalie Scott, Revisor, explained the resolution noting that the resolution urges the federal government to require the use of sound science in evaluating crop protection chemistries and nutrients. Representative Sloan moved to recommend HR6045 favorable for passage. The motion was seconded by Representative Lusker. Chair Schwartz offered an amendment to HR6045 which strikes language on page 1, lines 14 through 19. Representative Sloan moved to adopt the amendment to HR6045 to strike language on page 1, lines 14 through 19. Motion seconded by Representative Moxley. Motion carried on a voice vote. Representative Sloan moved to recommend HR6045 as amended favorable for passage. Motion seconded by Representative Clark. Motion carried on a voice vote. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 pm. Unless specifically noted, the individual remarks recorded herein have not been transcribed verbatim. Individual remarks as reported herein have not been submitted to the individuals appearing before the committee for editing or corrections. Page 1 CONTINUATION SHEET MINUTES of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources at 3:30pm on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Room 346-S of the Capitol. Unless specifically noted, the individual remarks recorded herein have not been transcribed verbatim. Individual remarks as reported herein have not been submitted to the individuals appearing before the committee for editing or corrections. Page 2.
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