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Committee advances bill to levy severance tax on clay and titanium mined in Henry County
Summary
The House Private Acts Committee voted to advance House Bill 2639, which would levy a severance tax on clay and titanium mined in Henry County; sponsor said revenues from the tax would be used exclusively for the purpose specified in the bill. The measure passed unanimously and now goes to State and Local Government.
Chairman Darby, the sponsor, told the committee that "House bill 26 39 levies a severance tax on clay and titanium that are mined in Henry County." He said the measure designates that revenue from the tax would be used exclusively for the purposes set out in the bill.
Members asked whether the proposal covered other minerals; Darby confirmed the bill targets clay and titanium and said he was not aware of existing mines for other minerals in Henry County. The chair then opened the roll; the clerk reported 11 ayes and 0 no's. House Bill 2639 passed out of committee and will be considered next by the House State and Local Government Committee.
