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Conference committee hears request for tobacco compliance officer to protect $20 million annual settlement
Summary
Members of the conference committee on House Bill 1003 heard Attorney General’s Office officials Tuesday explain why the office is seeking a full-time tobacco compliance auditor to help ensure continued receipt of roughly $20 million per year from the Master Settlement Agreement, and discussed sending the unchanged provision back to the Senate.
Conference committee members reviewing House Bill 1003 heard Attorney General’s Office officials say the state needs a full-time tobacco compliance auditor to protect about $20,000,000 a year the state receives under the Master Settlement Agreement.
Chairman Navey convened the committee and asked the attorney general’s representatives to explain why the additional full-time equivalent (FTE) was necessary after the Senate had previously “kicked it back.” Committee members heard a description of current staffing and enforcement activities and were told the additional position would increase proactive field inspections and monitoring.
“As a result of that settlement … the manufacturers paid the state about $20,000,000 per year,” said Claire Ness, Chief Deputy Attorney General. “In exchange for that $20,000,000 per year, the state is required to diligently…
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