There were 1,843 bills signed into law. Acts that did not include an emergency clause will become effective Aug. 13. Farm Bureau had a very successful session. All of the priorities were addressed and funding has been designated for the boll weevil and fire ant eradication programs and for the Cooperative Extension Service county education programs. The added spending will come from the budget surplus and not reduce the tax cut.
Capital gains tax reform.
Eliminate the death tax. Implement a science-based, workable Food Quality Protection Act, which will assure producer access to safe, effective and economical crop protection products. CAFO and TMDL regulations that are consistent with the legislative authority. Protect flexibility in farm programs. Secure increased budget authority to enact farm program policies that provide for a counter-cyclical safety net.