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PA SB689
Bill
Status
4/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elder Vogel
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AI Summary
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Amends Pennsylvania's Milk Marketing Law to authorize the Pennsylvania Milk Board to establish and collect premiums on Class 1 fluid milk, with the Department of Revenue facilitating collection
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Premiums must be based on evidence of cost of production, price received, and return on equity, and require approval from both the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees within 30 calendar days or 6 legislative session days
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Moneys transferred from the General Fund to the Milk Marketing Fund must be distributed to milk producers, dealers, or handlers in a manner accounting for production costs, prices received, and return on equity
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Cooperative agricultural associations become subject to the board's jurisdiction for premium collection, money distribution, and audit provisions
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Requires mandatory audits of distributed funds within six months of first distributions and annually thereafter; takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In purpose, short title and definitions, further providing for definitions and construction; in general powers of the board, providing for collection of premiums; in prices of milk, providing for board-established premiums and further providing for cooperatives; and, in moneys and expenses of board, further providing for Milk Marketing Fund and for payment and providing for audits.
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
6/23/2025