Currently awaiting consideration in the state Senate, this bill would simply protect the traditional right of agricultural students to exhibit animals at fairs and expos. 

Senate Bill 631

Sponsored by Sen. Mike Parson

Senate Bill 631 changes the definition of grain dealers to companies or individuals that purchase more than 50,000 bushels of grain per year.  The previous definition was pegged at over $100,000 of grain per year.  This commonsense change brings more stability to the grain market by defining grain dealers in terms of constant quantities instead of fluctuating prices.

If passed into law, this bill would keep farmers that buy and sell smaller quantities of grain from accidentally falling under the definition of grain dealers because of rising grain prices. Senate Bill 631 has passed the state Senate and is being considered in the House.

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