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Ending Mandatory Agricultural Promotion Fees for Producers

This bill aims to eliminate mandatory promotional fees, known as "checkoff" programs, collected from producers of various commodities like cotton, potatoes, or beef. This means participation in these programs, designed for promotion and market research, will become entirely voluntary. For citizens who are producers, this could mean greater freedom in managing their finances and business decisions.
Key points
Participation in commodity promotion and research programs, including those for meat, vegetables, and dairy, will become voluntary.
Producers will no longer be forced to pay mandatory contributions to research and promotion programs.
The change affects a wide range of products, from cotton and potatoes to beef, pork, honey, and avocados.
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Print number: 117_S_2860
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-09-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2860.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Participation in commodity promotion and research programs, including those for meat, vegetables, and dairy, will become voluntary.
  • Producers will no longer be forced to pay mandatory contributions to research and promotion programs.
  • The change affects a wide range of products, from cotton and potatoes to beef, pork, honey, and avocados.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Economy