Introduced by Rep. Rick Outman R-Six Lakes on April 16, 2013
To authorize higher marketing “assessments” imposed on potato growers with more than 20 acres. Specifically, the state "potato commission" could increase these fees from the current maximum of 1.5 cents per hundred weight to as much as 5.5 cents. The bill would also
revise details of the political appointees authorized to set these fees. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Agriculture Committee on April 16, 2013
Reported in the House on May 15, 2013
With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered in the House on November 14, 2013
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on November 14, 2013
Amendment offered by Rep. Douglas Geiss D-Taylor on November 14, 2013
To make passage of the bill contingent on repealing the state "right to work" law.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on November 14, 2013
Amendment offered by Rep. Douglas Geiss D-Taylor on November 14, 2013
To allow growers and potato shippers to opt-out of being required to pay into this marketing scheme.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on November 14, 2013
Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Daley R-Attica on November 14, 2013
To only allow a referendum on the assessments if at least 25 percent of the growers sign a petition, eliminating an alternative provision requiring this if at least 200 growers sign a petition.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on November 14, 2013
To increase the maximum "assessment" that can be levied on growers under a government potato marketing scheme, with exceptions for smaller growers, and revise the constituents represented on the board of political appointees authorized to determine the level of assessments.
Received in the Senate on December 3, 2013
Referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee on December 3, 2013