Introduced
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To authorize higher marketing “assessments” imposed on potato growers with more than 20 acres. Specifically, the state "potato commission" could increase these fees from the current maximum of 1.5 cents per hundred weight to as much as 5.5 cents. The bill would also revise details of the political appointees authorized to set these fees.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To make passage of the bill contingent on repealing the state "right to work" law.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow growers and potato shippers to opt-out of being required to pay into this marketing scheme.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To only allow a referendum on the assessments if at least 25 percent of the growers sign a petition, eliminating an alternative provision requiring this if at least 200 growers sign a petition.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 73 to 37 (details)
To increase the maximum "assessment" that can be levied on growers under a government potato marketing scheme, with exceptions for smaller growers, and revise the constituents represented on the board of political appointees authorized to determine the level of assessments.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)
