Julie VanOrden — Thanked for helping bring the legislation forward.
Jamie Neal — Jamie Neal of the Idaho Dairymen's Association was introduced and invited to testify first, then began his testimony representing the association in support of the bill.
Travis Jones — Travis Jones, executive director of the Intermountain Milk Processors Association, testified in support of House Bill 662. He described the dairy products produced by the industry and explained that the bill reflects a compromise reached between processors and producers after disagreements in summer 2025. He said the measure is intended to create a fair process for milk quality testing disputes, with rulemaking details to be worked out later if the bill passes. Jones closed by emphasizing the cooperation among Idaho agriculture stakeholders and the State Department of Agriculture, and urged the committee to recommend the bill do pass.
Dave Lent — Dave Lent is referenced in connection with seconding the motion on House Bill 662; the transcript repeats this seconding across several adjacent mentions, with one earlier unclear reference and subsequent clear references to the same parliamentary action.
Todd Lakey — Todd Lakey announces and reiterates Senator Cole's motion to send House Bill 662 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, noting that Senator Lent seconded the motion.
Ron Taylor — Seconded the motion to approve the minutes.
Julie VanOrden — Asked whether the bill would allow the lab to test for bacteria.