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Senate Agriculture committee advances four bills, rejects one; several measures amended
Summary
The Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee approved four measures (SB 305 as amended, SB 361, SB 388, HB 1516) and rejected one (SB 281). Sponsors and staff clarified technical language, funding implications and enforcement provisions during the meeting.
The Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee voted on multiple measures during its hearing, approving four bills and rejecting one.
SB 305 (as amended) — a testing-related bill — passed the committee by voice vote after sponsors adopted an amendment clarifying the measure does not “authorize or prohibit any specific product, including without limitation pre-rolls, blunts, or other ready-made inhalables.” The amendment was adopted by voice vote and the bill passed as amended.
SB 361 — a bill to authorize industrial development authorities (IDAs) outside traditional port areas — passed after discussion about fiscal impact and tax-abatement mechanics. Sponsors said the measure is intended to expand the existing 1961 statutory framework…
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