The bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code related to the Bean Commission, making technical corrections and updates to the structure and operations of the commission. Specifically, it establishes that the commission will consist of eight members engaged in the bean industry, appointed by the governor, and clarifies the qualifications for membership. The bill also removes previous provisions regarding the terms of appointment for commission members, now stating that each commissioner will serve a four-year term. Additionally, it introduces a requirement for a simple majority to constitute a quorum for decision-making.

Furthermore, the bill revises the tax levy on beans, increasing the tax rate from twelve cents to a range of sixteen to twenty-four cents per hundredweight. It specifies that the first person introducing beans into primary channels of trade is responsible for the tax payment and outlines the conditions under which dealers or shippers can recover costs from growers. The decision to adjust the tax amount and the duration of any adjustments will also require a vote from a simple majority of the commission members. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 22-2912, 22-2914, 22-2921