An act relating to establishing a tax on the transit of agricultural commodities

This bill proposes a tax on the distance agricultural products travel before being sold in Vermont, aiming to inform consumers about the carbon impact of food transportation. It would apply to items like fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat, charging $0.001 per mile from the original packing location to the retail sale point. Transporters would need to provide invoices showing the origin and mileage for each shipment. Revenue from the tax would be split three ways: one-third to the state's general fund, one-third to a climate awareness fund, and one-third to a food resiliency fund that includes Universal School Meals.