The bill amends Section 2-8-199 of the Code of Alabama 1975, focusing on 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 for clarity and consistency with current legal style.

The bill specifies that if a majority of cotton producers vote in favor of the assessment during the referendum, the assessment will be collected on a per bale basis. The certified commission is tasked with canvassing and announcing the results of the referendum within 30 days. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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