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Yes: 63 • No: 40
IdahoH 01732025 regular legislative sessionHouse
ALFALFA AND CLOVER SEED – Amends existing law to revise the composition of the commission and to increase assessments.
Sponsored By: AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
ALFALFA AND CLOVER SEED
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Seed commission drops member income requirement
Beginning July 1, 2025, growers and dealers no longer need substantial seed-business income to serve on Idaho’s seed commission. They must remain Idaho citizens and residents actively growing or dealing in alfalfa or clover seed in Idaho. The seven seats cover five growers, one dealer, and one University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences representative.
Idaho seed growers face higher assessments
Beginning July 1, 2025, the clean alfalfa and clover seed assessment rises from one-fourth cent to 1 cent per pound. It covers seed grown annually in Idaho and seed sold as Idaho alfalfa or clover seed. The money supports seed research, market promotion, advertising, and related program work. Any commission-approved increase requires an investigation finding revenue inadequate, a report to Idaho’s agriculture director, and the director’s favorable finding. The report must explain industry needs, research and promotion costs, public need, and expected revenue. The total assessment cannot exceed 1 cent per pound.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Camille Blaylock
Republican • Senate
Shawn Dygert
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/17/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 11
House vote • 2/26/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 39 • No: 29
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on March 21, 2025 Session Law Chapter 138 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/24/2025Delivered to Governor at 11:40 a.m. on March 19, 2025
3/20/2025Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
3/19/2025SenateSigned by President; returned to House
3/18/2025SenateReceived from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
3/18/2025SenateReported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
3/18/2025HouseReturned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
3/17/2025HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 24-11-0
3/17/2025SenateRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/12/2025SenateReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/11/2025SenateIntroduced, read first time; referred to: Agricultural Affairs
2/27/2025SenateReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
2/27/2025SenateRead Third Time in Full – PASSED - 39-29-2
2/26/2025HouseU.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
2/25/2025HouseRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
2/24/2025HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
2/21/2025HouseReported Printed and Referred to Agricultural Affairs
2/10/2025HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
2/7/2025House
Bill Text
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