Introduced
by
To increase the maximum "assessment" that can be levied on growers under a government potato marketing scheme, with exceptions for smaller growers; revise the constituents represented on the board of political appointees authorized to determine the level of assessments; and authorize a potato grower referendum on assessment increases every five years.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
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 12 to 24 (details)
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
