Relating to egg grading and the selling of ungraded eggs.
HB 2953 allows small egg producers (those selling only eggs from their own flock) to sell up to 120 dozen ungraded eggs weekly directly to consumers or wholesale. It requires clear labeling on egg cartons with "ungraded," the producer’s name, address, license number (for wholesale sales), and packing date. Wholesale sellers must hold a specific license, maintain records, and follow sanitation rules. The bill directly affects backyard chicken owners and small farms selling ungraded eggs, not commercial egg producers. It takes effect September 1, 2025, if not passed with a two-thirds vote.
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in committee
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Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
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Mar 20, 2025
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4 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brent Money
RRepublican
P
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
P
Daniel Alders
RRepublican
P
Philip Cortez
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Cody Vasut
RRepublican
Co
Don McLaughlin
RRepublican
Co
Ellen Troxclair
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Keresa Richardson
RRepublican
Co
Steve Toth
RRepublican
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