2013 Senate Bill 315

Revise marketing “assessments” imposed on potato growers

Introduced in the Senate

April 16, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Judy Emmons (R-33)

To increase the maximum "assessment" that can be levied on growers under a government potato marketing scheme, with exceptions for smaller growers; revise the constituents represented on the board of political appointees authorized to determine the level of assessments; and authorize a potato grower referendum on assessment increases every five years.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 18, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 17, 2013

Amendment offered by Sen. Virgil Smith (D-4)

To allow growers and potato shippers to opt-out of being required to pay into this marketing scheme.

The amendment failed 12 to 24 (details)

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 17, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture