2019 Legislative Summary

​The 1st Regular Session of the 65th Idaho Legislature convened on January 7 and adjourned on April 11. The legislature met for a total of 95 days – tied for the third longest session in Idaho history. During that time there were 761 draft proposals, 522 pieces of legislation introduced, with both houses passing 331 bills. During the 2019 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 newly elected 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 for which AMG lobbied during the 2019 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 Weed Control Association
Nezperce Prairie Grass Growers Association
Northwest Agricultural Cooperative Council
Northwest Farm Credit Services
 
Roger Batt/Dain Johnson:
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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