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Agriculture bill stalled for interim review after dispute over brand‑inspector authority
Summary
Representatives debated technical cleanups in HB 375 and whether to expand brand‑inspector powers; sponsors and committee members agreed to 'circle' the bill for further study and interim work after concerns tied to a recent audit and last‑minute substitute language.
House Bill 375—sponsored by Representative Handy and described as a Department of Agriculture cleanup—covered a wide set of updates in Title 4 including definitions for reclaimed/recycled textile terms, minor exemptions for quilted‑clothing repairs, and changes to brand definitions and aquaculture reporting.
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