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AEN committee: decisions on air filters, tax credits, recycling deposit and agricultural shipping credits
Summary
At its Jan. 24 AEN hearing, the committee deferred SB 10 (reusable air filters) indefinitely, passed SB 13 (aquaculture investment tax credit) and SB 250 (tax credit for inter‑county agricultural transportation) with amendments, and deferred decision on SB 184 (deposit beverage container program) until Jan. 27 to gather more information.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment took action Jan. 24 on multiple bills at its 1 p.m. agenda. Committee leaders recorded the following outcomes:
SB 10 (reusable air filters): The committee deferred SB 10 indefinitely. The bill, as described in testimony, would prohibit the sale and use of disposable air filters beginning Jan. 1, 2030, and require reusable air filters as the new standard. No supporters appeared in person; three individuals (Douglas Gomes, Brian Miyamoto and Julie O'Rearo) were listed in opposition but did not testify. The committee recorded no questions before deferral.
SB 13 (aquaculture investment tax…
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