Livestock Brand Act Gains First Round Approval at Unicameral

LB 1187 increases the statutory cap on the per head inspection fee collected under the Livestock Brand Act from the current $1.10 to $1.50. The bill also removes the mileage charge component of the inspection fee and reverts back to previous law that authorized the Brand Committee to collect a uniform travel surcharge of no greater than $30 per stop.

North Platte Senator Mike Jacobson offered an amendment.

District 44 Senator Teresa Ibaugh discussed her thoughts.

District 41 Senator of Fred Meyer of St. Paul supports the bill.

The bill advanced on a 36-4 vote.