Bill
SB 25-176
Overview: SB 25-176, Sunset Commodity Handler & Farm Products Act, Governor Signed, Introduced February 20, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill extends the sunset date for the Commod
Overview: SB 25-176, Sunset Commodity Handler & Farm Products Act, Governor Signed, Introduced February 20, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill extends the sunset date for the Commodity Handler Act and the Farm Products Act, which regulate the handling and storage of agricultural commodities in the state. The acts were set to expire on July 1, 2025, and this legislation will extend their authorization until July 1, 2030.
Key Provisions:
- Extends the Commodity Handler Act sunset date from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2030
- Extends the Farm Products Act sunset date from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2030
- Maintains the existing regulatory framework for commodity handlers and farm product dealers
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Commodity handlers, including grain elevators, warehouses, and other facilities that store and process agricultural products
- Farmers and producers who sell their products through the regulated commodity markets
- Consumers who rely on the safe and reliable supply of agricultural commodities
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill was signed into law by the Governor on March 15, 2025
- The extended sunset dates will keep the Commodity Handler Act and Farm Products Act in effect until July 1, 2030, unless further legislative action is taken
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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