Oklahoma House Bill HB2838

Oklahoma 2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/6/23
• Refer: 2/7/23

Caption

Agriculture; cattle market reports; disclosing methodology; effective date.

Impact

The implementation of HB2838 will have significant implications for businesses involved in cattle market reporting. It establishes a formal requirement for transparency, which could lead to more consistent and reliable market pricing information. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture will play a pivotal role in overseeing these disclosures, which may contribute to improved market practices and potentially benefit consumers and stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

Summary

House Bill 2838 introduces new regulations concerning cattle market reports in the state of Oklahoma. Under this bill, any business that produces these market reports must disclose the methodology used to determine cattle market pricing to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry every quarter. This move aims to enhance transparency and ensure that the methodologies used are publicly available, as they will be listed on the Department's website and updated quarterly.

Contention

While the intent of the bill is to promote transparency, there may be contention surrounding the requirement for businesses to disclose their methodologies. Some businesses may argue that this could reveal proprietary information that could harm their competitive advantage. Additionally, there could be concerns about the regulatory burden this places on smaller operations that may struggle to comply with the reporting requirements. The balance between the need for transparency and the preservation of business interests is likely to be a significant point of discussion as the bill progresses.