❌ SB201
Revise milk inspection fees, agricultural commodity handler law
Current Status: In Senate Committee (Finance)
Summary
The bill revises milk inspection fees, requiring the milk sanitation board to set fees based on the estimated costs of enforcement. It mandates large agricultural commodity handlers to execute a surety bond to protect against failure and establishes a grant program for dairy processing plants, with specific eligibility criteria and funding limits.
Rationale
The bill increases government regulation and oversight in the agricultural sector, which conflicts with the Libertarian Party's principles of minimal government intervention and free markets. The requirement for surety bonds and the establishment of a grant program represent increased government control and spending, which are opposed by both the LP and LPO.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over agricultural practices
- Potential for cronyism in grant distribution
- Financial burden on agricultural commodity handlers