2020 Legislative Summary

​The 2nd Regular Session of the 65th Idaho Legislature convened on January 6 and officially adjourned on different days - the Senate on March 19, after meeting for 74 days and the House on March 20, after 75 days. During that time there were 830 draft proposals, 559 pieces of legislation introduced, with both houses passing 347 bills. During the 2020 Session, AMG lobbyists attended all meetings of the Ag Lobbyist group (each Tuesday) and represented clients at Food Producers of Idaho meetings (each Wednesday). Food Producers of Idaho hosted selected legislators for lunch each Wednesday. These lunches provided an opportunity to interact with legislators on important issues related to the agriculture industry. Benjamin Kelly or Patxi Larrocea-Phillips participated in the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry’s (IACI) weekly legislative meetings representing Food Producers of Idaho and the Northwest Agricultural Cooperative Council.

The clients that AMG lobbied for during the 2020 Legislative Session included:
 
Rick Waitley/Benjamin Kelly/Patxi Larrocea-Phillips:
Food Producers of Idaho
Idaho Alfalfa & Clover Seed Growers Association
Idaho Hay and Forage Association
Idaho Honey Industry Association
Idaho Onion Growers’ Association
Idaho Noxious Weed Control Association
Nezperce Prairie Grass Growers Association
Northwest Agricultural Cooperative Council
Northwest Farm Credit Services
 
Roger Batt:
Idaho Eastern Oregon Seed Association
Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers
Idaho Heartland Coalition
Idaho Mint Growers Association
Treasure Valley Water Users Association
Western Equipment Dealers Association

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