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Senator proposes state contribution for state fair security, capped building support and temporary repeal or exception to statute

2175597 · January 30, 2025
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Senator Thomas proposed funding the full insurance premiums and up to 75% of a capped building security/building appropriation — with a $900,000 cap on state support — and recommended repealing or granting a one-time exception to statutory language that requires facility operations to be funded by state fair association funds.

Senator Thomas told the Appropriations - Education and Environment Division he recommends the state pay full premiums (as previously discussed), appropriate $1,000,000 for security and contribute toward a building cost up to a stated maximum. He proposed that the state’s maximum contribution for building costs be capped at $900,000, and that the state pay up to 75 percent of…

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