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SSB 3126
A bill for an act relating to milk and associated products, by providing for certain items relating to milk to be transferred directly by operators of dairy farms, providing for the labeling of unpasteurized and ungraded milk and products, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 2309.)
Agenda
Subcommittee members: Schultz-CH, Bisignano, Sinclair
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Room 24
Comments Submitted:
The purpose of comments is to provide information to members of the subcommittee.
Names and comments are public records. Remaining information is considered a confidential record.

02-14-2022
Mayara Carneiro []
Since the other comments were erased, I uploaded them here. Please take all these into consideration before the vote!
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02-14-2022
Lindsay Maher []
What is the Governments job? To protect the rights of the people and provide for common defense. Which one of those does stopping the sale of milk products in their native state fall under? I find it appalling that Iowa is the only state in the Midwest that does not allow for any type of sale of natural milk except for pet uses. We are one of only 7 states that have it outlawed or for the use of pets only. Meanwhile in the other states where it is legal what have the ramifications been for not having restrictions? Any more cases or deaths than the listeria constantly popping up each year in the Romaine lettuce? Its time to stop the overregulation of our ag products and to open up the markets for our small dairy producers who wish to offer this product.
02-14-2022
liz k []
Please support this bill. Iowa is one of just a handful of states that doesn't allow raw milk yet we are a very pro farmer state. this bill will benefit Iowans as producers and as consumers. many Iowans currently travel outside the state to purchase raw milk, their money could be supporting local farmers.Please also take a few minutes to read through the public comments that were shared before the subcommittee schedule was changed as they did not transfer over with the new schedule. I am including a link and a downloaded copy in case one way is easier to view, they are both the same info. Thank you for you consideration. https://www.legis.iowa.gov/committees/meetingPublicComment?meetingID=35021&action=viewCommitteePublicComments&fbclid=IwAR28eGnXScR2Ouwjv7H92O2eUYTtMaTGsYdTkqzDhPrEjWlfcWiFc2cLc
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02-15-2022
Nancy Houston []
I am a consumer and would like the CHOICE to purchase raw milk.
02-15-2022
Heather Stancil []
I support this bill. Why in the world would you make it illegal for people to purchase what they want, especially when it is something natural, not addictive and available to consume in its natural state safely for centuries before the modern era? Government isnt our mommy. And it sure shouldnt be pimping out our individual freedoms to corporate lobbyists.
02-15-2022
Courtney Collier []
Please support SSB 3126. Ive looked through all of our founding documents and I cant find the place where it says the government shall restrict the sale and purchase of natural dairy products. Look at the other states that offer them and see if it has had a negative or harmful impact on anyone and you will find the answer is no.
02-15-2022
Mindy Paulson []
Make milk worth buying again healthy and in its natural state!Consider ALL the comments including those which Maya Carneiro saved and attached.Pass this legislation.
02-15-2022
Alexi Dawson []
As consumers we should be able to purchase whichever goods we'd like from whomever we'd like without interference from the government. My body, my money, my choice.