A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.
Impact
The enactment of SSB1133 would amend existing state laws regarding the governance and financial assessment related to sheep and wool production in Iowa. By removing the wool assessment, the bill alleviates financial pressures on producers, potentially encouraging more robust production. The new per-head fee aims to shift the focus to sheep production exclusively, enabling more streamlined funding operations for market and educational initiatives related to sheep, thereby supporting the growth of the industry in a more direct manner.
Summary
Senate Study Bill 1133, referred to as SSB1133, seeks to amend the operations of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board by renaming it to the Iowa sheep promotion board and eliminating the per-pound assessment on wool. The proposal also establishes a new per-head assessment rate of 20 cents for sheep sold, which will be implemented without requiring a referendum. The bill is aimed at simplifying the financial contributions from sheep producers while focusing on promoting the overall sheep industry and its products in Iowa.
Contention
Points of contention surrounding SSB1133 include the implications of eliminating the wool assessment, which some stakeholders may see as an attempt to favor producers solely focused on sheep over those involved in wool production. While advocates of the bill argue that it will lead to more effective promotion of all sheep products, critics may contend that the absence of wool assessment liabilities could hinder efforts to promote and improve the wool market specifically. Stakeholders in the sheep and wool industries must navigate these changes cautiously to ensure that the needs of all producers are met.
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.(Formerly HSB 132.)
Related
A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.(See HF 800.)
A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.(See HF 800.)
A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties of the Iowa sheep and wool promotion board, by changing its name to the Iowa sheep promotion board, eliminating the assessment on wool, changing the assessment rate on sheep, and providing for the collection and expenditure of moneys imposed by the assessment.(Formerly HSB 132.)
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