Andrea Thompson — Began presenting the beans planting rule.
Andrea Thompson — Explained that the bean planting rule stems from an industry petition and clarifies requirements for edible bean seeds.
Andrea Thompson — Confirmed that the green/yellow tag definitions already existed in the rule.
Andrea Thompson — Introduced the temporary and pending rules on invasive species and noxious weeds.
Dave Lent — A brief exchange about the golden mussel discussion, including a question from Representative Cannon about how the species spread to northern California and follow-up references to earlier questions by the same or related representative, with several names appearing to be transcription errors.
Ms. Thompson — Described zebra mussels as having a fine zebra-like pattern on their shell and confirmed they are small.
Ms. Thompson — Said she was unaware of any federal action and offered to follow up at a program update or after the meeting.
Ms. Thompson — Acknowledged the comment and said it would be included in the program update discussion.
Ms. Thompson — Said she had nothing additional to add on the rule.
Ron Taylor — Ron Taylor asked where invasive species are coming from, specifically citing infested Mead and Powell reservoirs, and requested an update on what federal agencies are doing there. He followed up by asking whether the feds are increasing quarantining and disinfecting at the source, then argued that it is more logical to treat invasive species at the source—at the marinas sending boats north—rather than relying mainly on inspection stations and border enforcement.
Andrea Thompson — Andrea Thompson introduced herself as the witness, identified herself as the administrator of the Plant Industries Division at the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and began presenting the rules governing the production and distribution of seed.
Andrea Thompson — Introduced the next docket and began presenting.
Andrea Thompson — Presented rules governing registration and licenses for commercial feeds, fertilizers, and soil and plant amendments.
Andrea Thompson — Concluded her presentation and offered to answer questions.
Tammy Nichols — The chair is implied by the opening call to order and later references to the chairman/vice chair, but no explicit name is spoken in this section.
Tammy Nichols — Thanked the witness and opened the floor for questions.