HB2292 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 3-468 and 3-468.04 regarding the Arizona Citrus Research Council.

• Increases the assessment fee on citrus from 1.5 cents per standard carton to $.05 (5 cents) per standard carton or 40 pounds of equivalent weight in bulk bins.

• Allows the council to assess different fee amounts for citrus produced for the fresh market versus citrus produced for juice production.

• Removes the Arizona Department of Agriculture from the definitions section of the statute.

• Requires approval by two-thirds vote of both houses of the legislature and becomes effective immediately upon governor's signature or with three-fourths vote if vetoed.