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AL SB207
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Carnley
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum assessment levy on cotton bale sales from $1.00 to $1.30 per bale under Section 2-8-199, Code of Alabama 1975.
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Allows certified cotton producer commissions to conduct referendums on whether to assess members to promote the cotton commodity.
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Requires the certified commission to determine the assessment amount on an annual basis, not to exceed the $1.30 per bale limit.
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Makes technical and nonsubstantive revisions to update existing code language to current style, including clarifying language around producer participation eligibility and referendum voting procedures.
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Becomes effective October 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Agriculture; amount which may be assessed on cotton sales increased
Agriculture & Forestry
Last Action
Currently Indefinitely Postponed
5/6/2025