The proposed bill aims to amend Arkansas law regarding agriculture by establishing the "Producer Bill of Rights for Commodity Checkoff Programs Act." This new subchapter will enhance the management and transparency of commodity checkoff programs, ensuring that producers have greater control over their funds and increased engagement in decision-making processes. Key provisions include requirements for commodity checkoff programs to publish meeting notices, provide open access to meetings, and maintain a producer portal for public comments. Additionally, the bill mandates that these programs publish records such as meeting minutes, financial reports, and research findings on their websites to promote transparency.

The bill specifies that funds collected by the listed commodity checkoff programs can only be used for approved purposes and not for general support of the Department of Agriculture unless authorized. It also encourages cooperation among the various commodity checkoff programs to achieve efficiencies and reduce duplicative efforts. Furthermore, recipients of significant grant funds from these programs must provide annual summaries detailing the use and outcomes of the funds, including an estimated return on investment. Overall, the legislation seeks to improve accountability and producer involvement in commodity checkoff programs in Arkansas.