Bill > SB2161

This bill makes several amendments to North Dakota agricultural law regarding the Barley Council and Wheat Commission. First, it modifies the rules for council membership by allowing a participating producer from another district to be appointed to represent a district that cannot elect its own representative, and clarifying that an appointed member's service does not count toward term limits if it is less than one year. Second, the bill increases the assessment rate for barley from 20 to 30 mills per bushel, which means producers will now pay slightly higher fees when selling their barley. Third, the bill increases the wheat assessment rate from 15 to 20 mills per bushel, again slightly raising the fee for wheat producers. These changes apply to wheat and barley grown in North Dakota, delivered to the state, or sold to a first purchaser within the state, with an exception that barley used by the producer as livestock feed remains exempt from the assessment. The modifications aim to provide more flexibility in council representation and adjust funding mechanisms for the agricultural councils.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Military Affairs and Security

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2161.html