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MO HB119

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2015

Primary Sponsor

Donna Lichtenegger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public water systems and public water supply districts must notify the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Health and Senior Services, and customers at least 90 days before any vote on modifying water fluoridation

  • Customer notification must occur via radio, television, newspaper, regular mail, electronic means, or a combination of methods at least 90 days before the meeting where the vote will take place

  • Water systems that violate the notification requirements must reinstate fluoridation until proper notification is provided

  • For investor-owned water systems, the entity calling for the fluoridation discussion is responsible for meeting notification requirements

  • Declared an emergency act, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval to ensure agencies and individuals are notified of proposed changes to public water supply

Legislative Description

Requires a public water system to notify the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and its customers at least 90 days prior to a vote to cease fluoridation

Last Action

Placed on Informal Calendar

5/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Agriculture2/24/2015
Conservation and Natural Resources1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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