HB 10-1377 Summary

• Shifts funding for nine agriculture regulatory programs from 50-75% general fund to 100% cash funds (fees) for fiscal years 2010-2011, with provisions reverting to original funding percentages on July 1, 2012.

• Affected programs include pesticide and fertilizer registration, distribution fees, certified weigher licensing, metrology laboratory services, agricultural commodity registration and distribution, custom processor licensing, commodity handler licensing, and inspection fees.

• Adjusts appropriations for fiscal year 2010 by decreasing general fund appropriations by $1,309,926 and increasing cash fund appropriations by the same amount from the inspection and consumer services cash fund.

• All fee schedules established by the agricultural commission must cover 100% of direct and indirect administration and enforcement costs during the two-year temporary period.

• Includes safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.