CS/SB 1164 (Collins) and CS/CS/HB 1279 (Alvarez) amend various provisions relating to the Department of Agriculture, including provisions concerning the regulation of aquaculture. The bills express an intent to eliminate duplication of regulatory inspections of aquaculture products and preempt the regulatory and permitting authority of all aquaculture products to the Department. CS/CS/HB 1279 passed the House (109-0) and the Senate (40-0) and is awaiting action by the Governor. (O’Hara)