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MO HCR47
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bart Korman
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AI Summary
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Missouri House Concurrent Resolution 47 (98th General Assembly) expresses support for using science-based data to regulate modern agricultural technologies including crop protection chemicals, genetically engineered traits, and agricultural nutrients
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Opposes federal legislative or regulatory actions not based on "sound science" that could restrict use of modern agricultural technologies, explicitly rejecting the "precautionary principle" as a regulatory standard
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Affirms the importance of sustainable agriculture and modern farming technologies (precision equipment, GMOs, pesticides) for producing food, fuel, feed, and fiber for domestic and global markets
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Recognizes agriculture and biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel) as vital economic contributors to Missouri through jobs, capital investment, farm income, and tax revenue
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Directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to all members of Missouri's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Opposes legislative or regulatory actions that are not based on sound science that may restrict the use of modern agricultural technologies
Last Action
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
4/30/2015