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AL SB207

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Carnley

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Allows certified cotton producer commissions to conduct referendums on whether to assess members to promote the cotton commodity.

  • Requires the certified commission to determine the assessment amount on an annual basis, not to exceed the $1.30 per bale limit.

  • Makes technical and nonsubstantive revisions to update existing code language to current style, including clarifying language around producer participation eligibility and referendum voting procedures.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry2/27/2025

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