This bill establishes a committee to study the effects of laws on the production of beef, pork, and poultry. The committee will consist of three members from the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House, and one member from the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate. Members will receive mileage compensation at the legislative rate for their duties. The committee is tasked with examining the impact of legislation on the production of these meats, including conflicts between state laws and USDA regulations, USDA exemptions for farmers, and other mandates affecting producers.
The committee is required to elect a chairperson from among its members, and the first meeting must be held within 45 days of the act's effective date. The committee must report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, the House Clerk, the Senate Clerk, the Governor, and the State Library by November 1, 2024. The act was approved on July 3, 2024, and went into effect on the same day. There are no insertions or deletions marked in the provided text, indicating that this bill does not modify existing law but rather introduces a new initiative.