The bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code related to the Bean Commission, making significant updates to its structure and operations. Section 22-2912 is revised to remove previous provisions regarding the appointment terms of commission members, establishing instead that each commissioner will serve a four-year term. Additionally, it introduces a requirement for a simple majority to constitute a quorum for the commission's business transactions and clarifies compensation for commission members. Section 22-2914 updates definitions related to the commission, including the term "beans," which now encompasses both dry and garden beans intended for human consumption or seed purposes.

In Section 22-2921, the bill revises the tax levy on beans, increasing the tax rate from a fixed twelve cents to a range of sixteen to twenty-four cents per hundredweight. It specifies that the first person introducing beans into primary trade channels is responsible for the tax payment, with provisions for how costs can be charged back to growers. Furthermore, the decision to adjust the tax amount and its duration will require a vote from a simple majority of commission members. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

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