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Senate panel approves transfer of gas-assessment mills to help fund state meat-inspection program
Summary
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved SB 419 to transfer 4.5-cent mills from a gas assessment into general revenue, generating roughly $1.8 million; sponsors said part of the revenue would help fund a new state meat-inspection program, with an added provision for a four-year legislative reevaluation after USDA approval.
The Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee approved Senate Bill 419 on a voice vote after its sponsor said the measure would shift 4.5-cent mills from a gas assessment into general revenue and generate about $1.8 million.
Senator Jonathan Disming (District 28) told the committee the transfer was intended in part to help finance a newly proposed state meat-inspection program. He said the…
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