After fearing the Cottage Food Bill was dead in the House, turns out it’s still gasping for air! It has actually passed the House, and is in the Senate as bill # SB 81, and has apparently gone round and round a few times already for amendments. The unfortunate part is that we have less than a week for the Senate to pass it, or the legislative session will end and it’ll really be dead, not to be brought up again for another 2 years.
So, as before, I’m practically begging everyone to call and/or email your Senator and ask that they support SB 81 — specifically supporting it “as is” with the current crop of amendments, as there is little to no time to make any more. The passing of this bill is the best chance for Sweets to get a legal baking business off the ground without having to scrape up thousands of dollars in additional fees. If you would like to help, I ask that you do so very, very soon.
Find out who your Senator is HERE. More info on the progress of the bill is HERE.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!