2018 Legislative Summary
The 2nd Regular Session of the 64th Idaho Legislature convened on January 8 and adjourned on March 28.The legislature had met for a total of 80 days. During that time there were 799 draft proposals, 561 pieces of legislation introduced, with both houses passing 355 bills. During the 2018 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 legislators for lunch each Wednesday. These lunches provided an opportunity to interact with legislators on important issues related to the agriculture industry. Benjamin Kelly participated in the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry’s (IACI) weekly legislative meetings representing Food Producers of Idaho and the Idaho Cooperative Council. During the 2018 Session, Patxi Larrocea-Phillips, a third-year U of I law student, served as an intern for Food Producers of Idaho and Abigail Dixon, daughter of Representative Sage Dixon, worked alongside Roger Batt during the Session.
The groups for which AMG lobbied during the 2018 Session included:
Rick Waitley/Benjamin Kelly/Patxi Larrocea-Phillips:
Food Producers of Idaho
Idaho Alfalfa & Clover Seed Growers Association
Idaho Cooperative Council, Inc.
Idaho Hay and Forage Association
Idaho Honey Industry Association
Idaho Onion Growers’ Association
Idaho Weed Control Association
Nezperce Prairie Grass Growers Association
Northwest Farm Credit Services
Roger Batt/Abigail Dixon:
Idaho Eastern Oregon Seed Association
Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers
Idaho Heartland Coalition
Idaho Mint Growers Association
Idaho-Oregon Seed Pesticide Council
Pacific Seed Association
Treasure Valley Water Users Association
Western Equipment Dealers Association
KEY 2018 LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS: Perhaps one of the most significant pieces of legislation passed in the 2018 Session for Idaho agriculture dealt with private property rights. The legislation was written twice and maintained its fundamental structure all the way through the process read more...
The groups for which AMG lobbied during the 2018 Session included:
Rick Waitley/Benjamin Kelly/Patxi Larrocea-Phillips:
Food Producers of Idaho
Idaho Alfalfa & Clover Seed Growers Association
Idaho Cooperative Council, Inc.
Idaho Hay and Forage Association
Idaho Honey Industry Association
Idaho Onion Growers’ Association
Idaho Weed Control Association
Nezperce Prairie Grass Growers Association
Northwest Farm Credit Services
Roger Batt/Abigail Dixon:
Idaho Eastern Oregon Seed Association
Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers
Idaho Heartland Coalition
Idaho Mint Growers Association
Idaho-Oregon Seed Pesticide Council
Pacific Seed Association
Treasure Valley Water Users Association
Western Equipment Dealers Association
KEY 2018 LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS: Perhaps one of the most significant pieces of legislation passed in the 2018 Session for Idaho agriculture dealt with private property rights. The legislation was written twice and maintained its fundamental structure all the way through the process read more...