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LA HCR30
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Owen
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AI Summary
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Requests the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry commissioner to study issues addressed by the federal PRIME Act, which would exempt custom slaughter facilities from mandatory federal inspections for intrastate meat sales
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Directs the commissioner to develop a plan enabling small meat processors to sell directly to consumers, restaurants, and retailers while maintaining state safety standards and reducing regulatory costs
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Aims to reduce reliance on the four major meat processing conglomerates by supporting local processing operations and keeping economic benefits within Louisiana communities
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Written report with findings and recommended legislation must be submitted to the House and Senate Agriculture committees by March 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Urges and requests the commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to study and make recommendations on the issues addressed by the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act to enhance operations for small meat processing businesses in Louisiana
AGRICULTURE
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/13/2025