evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5789 before the committee: HB 5789 (Rep. Allor) A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Austin Scott, representing the House Fiscal Agency, introduced the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5789. Representative Allor gave remarks on the bill. The Chair laid HB 5778 before the committee: HB 5778 (Rep. Allor) A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Bill Hamilton, representing the House Fiscal Agency, introduced the proposed substitute (H- 1) for HB 5778. Representative Allor gave remarks on the bill. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5789.