Bill
LC 200
Overview: Bill Number: LC 200, Title: Generally revise laws related to statutory commodity boards, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: September 09, 2024Purpose and Int
Overview: Bill Number: LC 200, Title: Generally revise laws related to statutory commodity boards, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: September 09, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to make various revisions to the laws governing statutory commodity boards in Montana. These boards are responsible for promoting and regulating specific agricultural commodities, such as wheat, barley, and beef.
Key Provisions:
- Modifies the composition and appointment process for members of statutory commodity boards
- Expands the authority of commodity boards to conduct research, market development, and promotional activities
- Increases the maximum assessment rates that commodity boards can levy on producers
- Streamlines the process for commodity boards to amend their marketing orders
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Producers and growers of the agricultural commodities overseen by the statutory boards
- Commodity boards themselves, which would gain more flexibility and resources to carry out their mandates
- Consumers of the affected agricultural products, who may see changes in prices or availability
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill was introduced in the Montana Legislature but did not progress beyond the initial draft stage and ultimately died in the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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