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KY HB748

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Myron Dossett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends KRS 247.4477 to update gender-neutral language by adding "or her" when referring to purchasers' agents and the Commissioner of Agriculture's authorized agents
  • Maintains existing process requiring majority producer approval in referendum before agricultural commodity assessments can be implemented
  • Purchasers must deduct approved assessments from producer payments and remit funds to certified producer organizations by the final day of the month following the sale
  • Collected funds, along with donations and government grants, must be used for educational and applied research programs to increase agricultural commodity production
  • Commissioner of Agriculture retains authority to inspect purchaser books and records during regular business hours

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to agriculture.

Animals, Livestock, and Poultry

Last Action

to Agriculture (H)

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/4/2026
Committee On Committees2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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