The bill amends Section 2-8-199 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically addressing the assessment levied on the sale of cotton bales. Key changes include the insertion of new language that allows for an increase in the assessment from one dollar ($1) to one dollar and thirty cents ($1.30) per bale. Additionally, the bill modifies the eligibility criteria for participation in the referendum, allowing all cotton producers from the previous crop year to participate, rather than only those who are eligible and actually vote. The language has also been updated to reflect current legal style, with several deletions of outdated phrases.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that the assessment will be determined annually by the commission and outlines the process for canvassing and announcing the results of the referendum. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to modernize the existing law while providing a framework for increased funding through the cotton assessment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-8-199, 2-8-199
Enrolled: 2-8-199, 2-8-199