AR SB281

Establishes the "Producer Bill of Rights for Commodity Checkoff Programs Act" applying to six Arkansas agricultural boards: Soybean Promotion Board, Wheat Promotion Board, Rice Research and Promotion Board, Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board, Catfish Promotion Board, and Beef Council.

Requires checkoff program funds to be used only for purposes approved by the program and prohibits use for general Department of Agriculture support unless specifically authorized by the program.

Mandates transparency through public meeting notices, open meeting access (in-person or virtual), published meeting summaries, and online producer comment portals.

Requires programs to publish all records online including meeting minutes, financial reports, research reports, promotion reports, and fund usage records.

Grant recipients of $10,000 or more must provide annual summaries including project purpose, outcomes, findings, and estimated return on investment value.