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Checkoff transparency bill fails after split testimony from producers and conservation groups
Summary
Senate Bill 281, a Gilmore-sponsored measure to increase transparency in producer-funded research and promotion 'checkoff' boards, failed on a committee voice vote after testimony for wider public access and objections about administrative cost and independence.
Senate Bill 281, which would have required greater transparency and producer engagement for promotion or “checkoff” boards that fund agricultural research and advertising, failed in committee after extensive testimony.
Sponsor Senator Gilmore said the bill would increase visibility into checkoff boards’ meetings, minutes and nonconfidential research and make use of modern technologies (for example retained minutes and online access) to improve producer engagement.
Supporters included…
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