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Committee concurs on extending metal‑mines tax distribution to 2035

Senate Finance and Claims · March 21, 2025
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Summary

The committee concurred with House Bill 308 to extend the county distribution of the metal mines license tax and keep counties’ share at 35% through 2035; proponents—county commissioners and industry representatives—said funds support planning, economic development and help counties cope with mine ramp‑downs and closures.

Representative Sherry Essman presented House Bill 308 to extend the sunset on distribution of metal mines license tax funds to counties from 2027 to 2035, maintaining the 35% county share. Essman and multiple county and industry witnesses said the distribution helps…

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