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Introduced February 4, 2025

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2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to soybean assessments.

Amend KRS 247.552 to increase the assessment on soybeans from one-fourth to one-half of one percent of the net market price per bushel.

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This bill would double the assessment rate charged on soybeans sold in Kentucky, raising it from one-quarter of one percent to one-half of one percent of the sale price per bushel. These assessments are typically used to fund soybean promotion, research, and related agricultural programs. Who it may affect: soybean farmers and grain producers in Kentucky.

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Legislative History

Mar 28, 2025 · Senate
To Rules (S)
Mar 28, 2025 · Senate
Received In Senate (clerical)
Mar 28, 2025 · House
House Refused To Concur In Senate Floor Amendment (2) And Floor Amendment (1-Title) (clerical)
Mar 28, 2025 · House
Posted For Passage For Concurrence In Senate Floor Amendment (2) And Floor Amendment (1-Title) (clerical)
Mar 28, 2025 · House
To Rules (H)
Mar 28, 2025 · House
Received In House (clerical)
Mar 28, 2025 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 38-0 With Floor Amendment (2) And Floor Amendment (1-Title)
Yea: 38
Nay: 0
Mar 28, 2025 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, March 28, 2025 (clerical)
Feb 21, 2025 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 91-0
Yea: 91
Nay: 0
Absent: 9

Primary Sponsor

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Ryan Bivens

Representative · House District 024

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ryan.bivens@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (3)

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David Hale

Representative · House District 074

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David.Hale@kylegislature.gov
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John Hodgson

Representative · House District 036

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john.hodgson@kylegislature.gov
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J.T. Payne

Representative · House District 011

Co-sponsor
jt.payne@kylegislature.gov

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