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House clears bill allowing Alabama Cotton Commission to raise checkoff up to $1.30 per bale
2689550 · March 19, 2025
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Summary
HB352, sponsored by Representative Crawford, passed the House to permit the Alabama Cotton Commission to increase the per‑bale checkoff up to $1.30 (from $1.00) following a referendum; supporters said higher revenue will fund research and promotion.
House Bill 352 passed the House to update the Alabama Cotton Commission's checkoff authority, allowing the commission to set a per‑bale checkoff up to $1.30, up from a long‑standing $1.00 rate, subject to the commission's decision and periodic referenda.
Representative Crawford said the Alabama Cotton Commission,…
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