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Missouri committee approves bill limiting certain pesticide-related lawsuits after heated debate
Summary
The Missouri House Agriculture Committee voted 13–10 to give House Bill 544 a “do pass” recommendation after members debated whether the measure would bar certain claims against pesticide manufacturers and limit access to courts.
The Missouri House Agriculture Committee on Oct. 12 voted 13–10 to give House Bill 544 a recommendation of “do pass” after roughly an hour of debate over whether the measure would prevent Missourians from bringing certain legal claims against pesticide manufacturers.
Supporters said the bill protects the state’s agricultural economy and aligns state law with federal labeling and regulatory standards. Opponents said it would improperly restrict Missourians’ access to courts and accountability for harms they say are caused by the products.
Representative Blank, who opposed the bill, framed his remarks in personal terms, saying…
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