AN ACT relating to soybeans.
     Create a new section of KRS 247. 510 to 247.595 to make any state assessment levied on soybeans become effective only upon the termination of the federal soybean assessment program; amend KRS 247.530 to allow an association that is representative of Kentucky soybean producers to apply to the State Board of Agriculture for approval to conduct a referendum to levy a state assessment on soybeans; amend KRS 247.552 to prohibit any referendum from levying an assessment greater than one-fourth of one percent of the net market price per bushel of soybeans; amend KRS 247.553 to assess soybeans used for seed stock based on the percentage allowed in KRS 247.552 multiplied by the posted county price for soybeans as posted by the local Farm Service Agency office for the county in which the purchaser is located; amend KRS 247.573 to change the makeup of the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board; make technical corrections.

     Jan 12-introduced in House
     Jan 13-to Agriculture and Small Business (H)
     Jan 17-posted in committee
     Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules
     Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006
     Feb 2-3rd reading, passed 97-0
     Feb 3-received in Senate
     Feb 7-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S)
     Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006
     Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House
     Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor
     Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 88)