Committee votes to cut remaining state hemp-program funding after debate over transparency

Mar 9, 2026

The committee adopted Senator Howard's motion (B5) to remove remaining hemp‑program funding from the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, after debate on whether eliminated-program dollars had been absorbed into other line items; the motion passed 10-8.

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The Joint Committee on Appropriations voted to eliminate the remaining state funding associated with the hemp program after a contentious debate on transparency and budget practices.

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