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House passes bill exempting Department of Commerce grants and loans from MEPA review

2309036 · February 12, 2025
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House Bill 346 would exempt existing Department of Commerce grant and loan programs from MEPA review during application and reimbursement, a change supporters say removes duplicative environmental analysis for applicants; the House advanced the bill largely without floor opposition.

Representative Tuss sponsored House Bill 346, a measure the sponsor described as a "red tape reduction" bill supported by the governor's office and unanimous in committee. Tuss said the bill would exempt Department of Commerce grant and loan programs — including the veterans home loan mortgage program, the wood products industry loan…

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