TRULY AGREED
HB 541 -- SOUTHERN DAIRY COMPACT
This bill enables Missouri to enter into the Southern Dairy
Compact. The compact will become effective when enacted into
law by at least 2 other states within the compact group and when
the consent of Congress has been obtained. States participating
in the compact will give the Southern Dairy Compact Commission
the authority to regulate the price paid dairy farmers for their
product.
A commission is created to administer the compact, composed of
delegations from each participating state in the region. The
commission is to be known as the Southern Dairy Compact
Commission. Each delegation in attendance of a commission
meeting is afforded one vote on any issue before the
commission. A majority of the delegations from participating
states will constitute a quorum for the conduct of commission
business. All actions of the commission are to be by majority
vote of attending delegations, except for establishment or
termination of an over-order price or commission marketing
order, and the adoption, amendment, or rescission of the
commission's by-laws, which require a two-thirds vote of
delegations present. Establishment of a regulated area requires
an affirmative vote of the affected state's delegation.
The commission is to annually elect a chairperson, vice--
chairperson, and a treasurer, and appoint an executive director,
who will serve at the pleasure of the commission. Annually the
commission is to file a report with the Secretary of Agriculture
of the United States, and with each participating state's
governor, both houses of the legislature, and the Director of
Agriculture.
The commission's powers, duties, rule-making procedure,
enforcement procedures, and finances are specified in the bill.
Any participating state may withdraw from the compact by
enacting a statute repealing the provisions of this bill;
however, the withdrawal will not take effect until one year
after written notice of the withdrawal has been provided to the
commission and the governors of all participating states.
Missouri delegates are to be appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Senate. Delegates are to include one dairy
producer currently engaged in dairy production, one consumer
representative, and one dairy processor. Delegates will serve
4-year terms and be replaced in the event of a vacancy.
Delegates are to receive per diem not to exceed $50 for service
and traveling expenses incurred in the performance of their
duties. The Director of the Department of Agriculture is to
provide funding, subject to appropriation, as necessary, to the
delegation during its term.
No person is to violate the Southern Dairy Compact or rules
adopted pursuant to the compact. In addition to other penalties
provided by law, a fine of $1,000 may be imposed for each
violation, licenses may be revoked or suspended, or an
additional fine may be imposed in lieu of revocation or
suspension. Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate
violation.
PERFECTED
HB 541 -- SOUTHERN DAIRY COMPACT (Kreider)
This bill enables the State of Missouri to enter into the
Southern Dairy Compact. The compact will become effective when
enacted into law by at least 2 other states within the compact
group and when the consent of Congress has been obtained.
States participating in the compact will give the Southern Dairy
Compact Commission the authority to regulate the price paid
dairy farmers for their product.
A commission is created to administer the compact, composed of
delegations from each participating state in the region. The
commission is to be known as the Southern Dairy Compact
Commission. Each delegation in attendance of a commission
meeting is afforded one vote on any issue before the
commission. A majority of the delegations from participating
states will constitute a quorum for the conduct of commission
business. All actions of the commission are to be by majority
vote of attending delegations, except for establishment or
termination of an over-order price or commission marketing
order, and the adoption, amendment, or rescission of the
commission's by-laws, which require a two-thirds vote of
delegations present. Establishment of a regulated area requires
an affirmative vote of the affected state's delegation.
The commission is to annually elect a chairperson, vice-chair--
person, and a treasurer. The commission is to appoint an
executive director, who will serve at the pleasure of the
commission. Annually the commission is to file a report with
the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, and with each
participating state's governor, both houses of the legislature,
and the Director of Agriculture.
The commission's powers, duties, rule-making procedure,
enforcement procedures, and finances are specified in the bill.
Any participating state may withdraw from the compact by
enacting a statute repealing the provisions of this bill;
however, the withdrawal will not take effect until one year
after written notice of the withdrawal has been provided to the
commission and the governors of all participating states.
Missouri delegates are to be appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Senate. Delegates are to include one dairy
producer currently engaged in dairy production, one consumer
representative, and one dairy processor. Delegates will serve 4
year terms and be replaced in the event of a vacancy. Delegates
are to receive per diem not to exceed $50 for service and
traveling expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
The Director of the Department of Agriculture is to provide
funding, subject to appropriation, as necessary, to the
delegation during its term.
No person is to violate the Southern Dairy Compact or rules
adopted pursuant to the compact. In addition to other penalties
provided by law, a fine of $1,000 may be imposed for each
violation, licenses may be revoked or suspended, or an
additional fine may be imposed in lieu of revocation or
suspension. Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate
violation.
FISCAL NOTE: Cost to General Revenue of $3,600 in FY 2000,
$4,800 in FY 2001, and $4,800 in FY 2002.
COMMITTEE
HB 541 -- SOUTHERN DAIRY COMPACT
CO-SPONSORS: Kreider, Williams (159), Hegeman, Legan,
Berkstresser, Blunt, Merideth
COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "do pass" by the Committee on
Agri-Business by a vote of 19 to 0.
This bill enables the State of Missouri to enter into the
Southern Dairy Compact. The compact will become effective when
enacted into law by at least 2 other states within the compact
group and when the consent of Congress has been obtained.
States participating in the compact will give the Southern Dairy
Compact Commission the authority to regulate the price paid
dairy farmers for their product.
A commission is created to administer the compact, composed of
delegations from each participating state in the region. The
commission is to be known as the Southern Dairy Compact
Commission. Each delegation in attendance of a commission
meeting is afforded one vote on any issue before the
commission. A majority of the delegations from participating
states will constitute a quorum for the conduct of commission
business. All actions of the commission are to be by majority
vote of attending delegations, except for establishment or
termination of an over-order price or commission marketing
order, and the adoption, amendment, or rescission of the
commission's by-laws, which require a two-thirds vote of
delegations present. Establishment of a regulated area requires
an affirmative vote of the affected state's delegation.
The commission is to annually elect a chairperson, vice-chair--
person, and a treasurer. The commission is to appoint an
executive director, who will serve at the pleasure of the
commission. Annually the commission is to file a report with
the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, and with each
participating state's governor, both houses of the legislature,
and the Director of Agriculture.
The commission's powers, duties, rule-making procedure,
enforcement procedures, and finances are specified in the bill.
Any participating state may withdraw from the compact by
enacting a statute repealing the provisions of this bill;
however, the withdrawal will not take effect until one year
after written notice of the withdrawal has been provided to the
commission and the governors of all participating states.
Missouri delegates are to be appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Senate. Delegates are to include one dairy
producer currently engaged in dairy production, one consumer
representative, and one dairy processor. Delegates will serve 4
year terms and be replaced in the event of a vacancy. Delegates
are to receive per diem not to exceed $50 for service and
traveling expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
The Director of the Department of Agriculture is to provide
funding, subject to appropriation, as necessary, to the
delegation during its term.
No person is to violate the Southern Dairy Compact or rules
adopted pursuant to the compact. In addition to other penalties
provided by law, a fine of $1,000 may be imposed for each
violation, licenses may be revoked or suspended, or an
additional fine may be imposed in lieu of revocation or
suspension. Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate
violation.
FISCAL NOTE: Cost to General Revenue is $3,600 in FY 2000,
$4,800 in FY 2001 and FY 2002.
PROPONENTS: Supporters say that Missouri's milk production is
declining. The Southern Dairy Compact will establish a
marketing cooperative between the states to maintain dairy
prices. This will in turn help maintain Missouri's dairy
industry. Supporters report that 10 states have already joined
the Southern Dairy Compact. Supporters also cite the Northeast
Dairy Compact, a similar arrangement between several New England
states, as having worked well for dairy farmers without causing
significant price increases for milk. In the end, supporters of
the bill argue that both dairy farmers and consumers in Missouri
will benefit by having strong, stable milk markets.
Testifying for the bill were Representatives Kreider, Hegeman,
and Sallee; Mid-America Dairymen; State Association of Dairy
Farmers; Missouri Farm Bureau; Missouri Guernsey Breeder's
Association; Missouri Cattlemen's Association; Missouri Poultry
Federation; Missouri Marketing Cooperative; Missouri Pork
Producers Association; Missouri Soybean Association; Missouri
Ag-Industry Council; MFA; Farm Credit Services of Missouri; and
Missouri Milking Shorthorn Society.
OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee.
Roland Tackett, Legislative Analyst
INTRODUCED
HB 541 -- Southern Dairy Compact
Co-Sponsors: Kreider, Williams (159), Hegeman, Legan,
Berkstresser, Blunt, Merideth
This bill enables the State of Missouri to enter into the
Southern Dairy Compact. The compact will become effective when
enacted into law by at least 2 other states within the compact
group and when the consent of Congress has been obtained.
States participating in the compact will regulate the price paid
dairy farmers for their product. Assuring a fair and equitable
milk price for dairy farmers ensures their ability to provide
milk to the market and the vitality of the southern dairy
industry.
A commission is created to administer the compact, composed of
delegations from each participating state in the region. The
commission is to be known as the Southern Dairy Compact
Commission. Each delegation in attendance of a commission
meeting is afforded one vote on any issue before the
commission. A majority of the delegations from participating
states will constitute a quorum for the conduct of commission
business. All actions of the commission are to be by majority
vote of attending delegations, except for establishment or
termination of an over-order price or commission marketing
order, and the adoption, amendment, or rescission of the
commission's by-laws, which require a two-thirds vote of
delegations present. Establishment of a regulated area requires
an affirmative vote of the affected state's delegation.
The commission is to annually elect a chairperson, vice-chair--
person, and a treasurer. The commission is to appoint an
executive director, who will serve at the pleasure of the
commission. Annually the commission is to file a report with
the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, and with each
participating state's governor, both houses of the legislature,
and the Director of Agriculture.
The commission's powers, duties, rule-making procedure,
enforcement procedures, and finances are specified in the bill.
Any participating state may withdraw from the compact by
enacting a statute repealing the provisions of this bill;
however, the withdrawal will not take effect until one year
after written notice of the withdrawal has been provided to the
commission and the governors of all participating states.
Missouri delegates are to be appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Senate. Delegates are to include one dairy
producer currently engaged in dairy production, one consumer
representative, and one dairy processor. Delegates will serve 4
year terms and be replaced in the event of a vacancy. Delegates
are to receive per diem not to exceed $50 for service and
traveling expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
The Director of the Department of Agriculture is to provide
funding, subject to appropriation, as necessary, to the
delegation during its term.
No person is to violate the Southern Dairy Compact or rules
adopted pursuant to the compact. In addition to other penalties
provided by law, a fine of $1,000 may be imposed for each
violation, licenses may be revoked or suspended, or an
additional fine may be imposed in lieu of revocation or
suspension. Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate
violation.
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