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KY SB248
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Howell
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AI Summary
- Amends KRS 247.4477 to update gender-neutral language, adding "or her" to references to purchasers' agents and the Commissioner of Agriculture's authorized agents
- Maintains existing process requiring majority producer approval via 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
- Purchaser books and records remain subject to inspection by the Commissioner of Agriculture during regular business hours
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to agriculture.
Animals, Livestock, and Poultry
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Committee on Committees2/25/2026
Full Bill Text
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