The Illinois Department of Agriculture met at 10 a.m. today, July 14.
Illinois Department of Agriculture promotes and regulates the agricultural industry to encourage farming and agribusiness while protecting Illinois consumers and natural resources. Operates the Illinois State Fair and the DuQuoin State Fair.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Illinois Department of Agriculture:
AGENDA
ADVISORY BOARD OF LIVESTOCK COMMISSIONERS
Thursday, July 14, 2016
10:00 A.M.
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State Fairgrounds, Springfield
Raymond Poe, Director
1. Roll Call
2. Director’s Comments - Director Poe
3. Duties of the Board - Craig Sondgeroth
a. Ethics Requirements
b. Open Meetings Act
c. Completion of Travel Voucher
4. Approval of Minutes from July 14, 2015 meeting - Dr. Hankes
5. Animal Health Update - Dr. Ernst
6. Presentation of Proposed Regulations
a. Proposed Rule Changes for Animal Control Regulations - Dr. Ernst
b. Proposed Rule Changes for Humane Care for Animals Regulations - Dr. Ernst
7. Discussion on Potential Legislative Proposals
a. Humane Care for Animals Act - Dr. Ernst
b. Animal Control Act Dr. Ernstc. Illinois Brand Act - Dr. Ernst
d. Civil Administrative Code of Illinois - Dr. Hankes
8. Adjournment