Bill > SB748

This bill amends the Missouri Revised Statutes by adding a new section requiring the Department of Agriculture to publish comprehensive information about pesticides and herbicides on its website. Specifically, the department must provide publicly accessible details including the potential benefits of these agricultural chemicals, any available scientific research or studies, potential adverse effects (particularly those related to human health), and alternative options if they exist. This transparency measure aims to give farmers, consumers, and other interested parties more comprehensive and balanced information about pesticide and herbicide use, enabling them to make more informed decisions about agricultural practices and potential health risks. The bill represents an effort to increase public access to scientific and practical information about agricultural chemicals by mandating that the state's agricultural agency serve as a clearinghouse for this type of detailed, multi-faceted information.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=6223179