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ID S1054

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Agricultural Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the tax on beans from a flat 12 cents to a range of 16-24 cents per hundredweight, with the Idaho Bean Commission authorized to set the specific rate within that range by simple majority vote

  • Changes the cost-sharing structure between dealers/shippers and growers from fixed amounts (8 cents and 4 cents) to a 50/50 split of whatever tax rate is in effect

  • Removes outdated provisions regarding the initial appointment terms of Bean Commission members that were specific to July 1, 1999

  • Makes technical corrections throughout, including changing references from "act" to "chapter" and updating definition numbering format

  • Declared an emergency measure, effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Bean Commission and tax levies on beans.

BEANS

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 162 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Agricultural Affairs3/4/2025
Agricultural Affairs2/5/2025
Judiciary and Rules2/4/2025

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