HB121 Alabama 2010 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, various agricultural products are authorized to be promoted through assessments on producers of the products. The programs are conducted by various associations supporting the products. The laws generally provide for annual audits and for the publication of annual financial statements
This bill would provide for the audits of the programs to be conducted every two years and the financial statements to be forwarded to and available from the State Board of Agriculture and Industries
Relating to various programs for assessments and promotion of agricultural products; to amend Section 2-8-19, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the cattle industry; Section 2-8-59, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the swine industry; Section 2-8-99, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the soybean industry; Section 2-8-166, Code of Alabama 1975; relating to eggs and egg products; Section 2-8-207, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to cotton and cotton products; Section 2-8-248, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the grain industry; Section 2-8-288, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the catfish industry; Section 2-8-323, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to sheep and goats; and Section 2-8-363, relating to the shrimp and seafood industry; to further provide for the time period of audits relating to the programs and for financial statements to be forwarded to the State Board of Agriculture and Industries.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2010 | Pending third reading on day 19 Favorable from Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry | |
| March 4, 2010 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| February 25, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry | |
| February 16, 2010 | Engrossed | |
| February 16, 2010 | McCampbell intended to vote Yea | |
| February 16, 2010 | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 266 | |
| February 16, 2010 | Motion to Adopt adopted Roll Call 265 | |
| February 16, 2010 | Agriculture and Forestry first Substitute Offered | |
| February 16, 2010 | Third Reading Passed | |
| January 21, 2010 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and | |
| January 12, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Agriculture and Forestry |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB121 Alabama 2010 Session - Engrossed |
| Bill Text | HB121 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |