10:00 Hour

The House gavelled in shortly after 10:00 am.

The journal was approved.

Points of personal privilege.

Introduction of special guests.

Rep. Falkner moved for the adoption of SS#2 SCS HB 199, A.A..

11:00 Hour 

Rep. Riley motioned for a PQ. The PQ passed 107-41. 

SS#2 SCS HB 199, A.A. was adopted 136-16. 

Rep. Falkner moved that SS#2 SCS HB 199 be third read and passed. The bill passed 134-16. 

Rep. Hurlbert moved that SS SCS SB 133 be third read and passed. The bill passed 151-3. 

Rep. Hinman moved that SCS SB 3 be third read and passed. The bill passed 131-18.

Rep. Keathley moved that HCS SS SB 221 be third read and passed. The HCS was not adopted. The bill was passed 120-20. 

Rep. Diehl moved that SS SCS SB 271 be third read and passed. The bill passed 139-10-1.

12:00 Hour

Rep. Pollitt moved that HCS SS#2 SB 79 be third read and passed. The HCS was not adopted. Multiple members spoke on the bill. The bill passed 147-1.

Rep. McGaugh moved that HCS SB 2 be third read and passed. The HCS was not approved. The bill passed 151-0.

Rep. Casteel moved that SS#2 SB 145 be third read and passed. The bill passed 108-21-14.

1:00 Hour 

Rep. Parked moved that HCS SS SCS SB 82 be third read and passed. The HCS was not adopted. Multiple members spoke on the bill. The bill was passed 123-16-1.

Rep. Sassman moved that HCS SS SCS SB 105 be third read and passed. The HCS was not adopted. Multiple members spoke on the bill. Rep. Riley motioned for a PQ. The motion passed 111-34.

Governor Kehoe was recognized on the dais.

SS SCS SB 105 was passed 124-19 .

Rep. Murphy moved that HCS SS SB 152 be third read and passed. The HCS was not adopted. Rep. Riley motioned for a PQ. The motion passed 99-43. The bill passed 94-47.

Announcements

The House stands adjourned until Thursday, May 29, 2025.

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10:00 Hour

The House gavelled in shortly after 10:00am

The journal was approved.

Points of personal privilege.

Rep. Kelley moved for the adoption of CCR HCS SS SB 150, A.A.. The bill was adopted 147-2.

Rep. Kelley moved that CCR HCS SS SB 150, A.A. be third read and passed. The bill was passed 148-2.

11:00 Hour

Rep. Bandermann moved that SS SCS SBs 49 & 118 be third read and passed. Multiple members spoke on the bill. 

12:00 Hour 

The discussion on SS SCS SBs 49 & 118 continued. 

SS SCS SBs 49 & 118 passed 85-57-5

1:00 Hour 

Rep. Casteel moved that SS#2 SB 145 be third read and passed. Multiple members spoke on the bill. The bill was laid over.

The House will stand adjourned until Thursday, May 15, at 10:00am

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11:00 Hour

The House gavelled in shortly after 11:00am

The journal was approved.

Points of personal privilege.

Introduction of special guests.

Rep. Allen moved for the adoption of CCR HCS SS SCS SB 68, A.A.. The bill was adopted 135-7-1.

Rep. Allen moved that CCR HCS SS SCS SB 68, A.A. be third read and passed. The bill was passed 132-20.

Rep. Oehlerking moved for the adoption HCS SS SB 61.

Rep. Oehlerking moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. Rep. Diehl moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1 to House Amendment 1. The amendment to the amendment was adopted.

Rep. Shields moved for the adoption of House Amendment 2. The amendment was adopted.

12:00 Hour 

Rep. Schmidt moved for the adoption of House Amendment 3. The amendment was adopted.

The bill was adopted.

Rep. Oehlerking moved that HCS SS SB 61 be third read and passed. The bill passed 135-13.

Rep. Christ moved for the adoption of SS SCS SB 80. Rep. Christ moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Brown moved for the adoption of House Amendment 2. Multiple members from both parties spoke on the amendment at length.

1:00 Hour 

Discussion about the adoption of House Amendment 2 to SS SCS SB 80 continued.

2:00 Hour

House Amendment 2 to SS SCS SB 80 was adopted 103-43

Rep. Christ moved that SS SCS SB 80 be third read and passed. The bill was passed 108-40.

Announcements.

The House stands adjourned until 10:00am, Wednesday, May 14.

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4:00 Hour

The House gavelled in shortly after 4:00pm.

The journal was approved.

Points of personal privilege.

Introduction of special guests.

Rep. Mayhew moved for the adoption of SS#2 HB 419. The bill was adopted 149-7.

Rep. Mayhew moved that SS#2 HB 419 be third read and passed. The bill passed 149-7.

Rep. Matthiesen moved for the adoption of SS SCS HCS HBS 516, 290 & 778. The bill was adopted 157-0.

Rep. Matthiesen moved that SS SCS HCS HBS 516, 290 & 778 be third read and passed. The bill passed 158-0.

Rep. Brown moved for the adoption of SS#2 HB 596. The bill was adopted 153-3

Rep. Brown moved that SS#2 HB 596 be third read and passed. The bill passed 153-2.

Rep. Falkner moved for the adoption of SS SCS HCS HBS 145 & 59, A.A.. The bill was adopted 120-37.

Rep. Falkner moved that SS SCS HCS HBS 145 & 59, A.A. be third read and passed. The bill was passed 107-50

5:00 Hour

Rep. Chappell moved for the adoption CCR HCS SS SB 160, A.A.. The bill was adopted.

Rep. Chappell moved that CCR HCS SS SB 160, A.A. be third read and passed. The bill passed 117-11-17.

Rep. Gallick moved for the adoption of HCS SS#2 SB 167.

Rep. West moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Gallick moved for the adoption of House Amendment 2. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Hausman moved for the adoption of House Amendment 3. Multiple members spoke on the amendment.

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10:00 Hour

The House gavelled in shortly before 10:30am

The journal was approved.

Points of personal privilege.

Introduction of special guests.

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SS SCS HCS HB 2. The bill was adopted 137-8.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SS SCS HCS HB 2 be third read and passed. The bill passed 135 – 9

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 3. The bill was adopted 118-18.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 3 be third read and passed. The bill passed 121-13.

11:00 Hour

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 4. The bill was adopted 140-6.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 4 be third read and passed. The bill passed 139-6.

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 5. The bill was adopted 142-2.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 5 be third read and passed. The bill passed 144-2.

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 6. The bill was adopted 138-9.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 6 be third read and passed. The bill passed 137-10.

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 7. The bill was adopted 137-6.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 7 be third read and passed. The bill passed 141-4.

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 8. The bill was adopted 145-2.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 8 be third read and passed. The bill passed 144-2.

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 9. The bill was adopted 143-3.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 9 be third read and passed. The bill passed 145-3.

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 10. The bill was adopted 132-18.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 10 be third read and passed. The bill passed 133-16.

12:00

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 11. The bill was adopted 132-16.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 11 be third read and passed. The bill passed 133-14.

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 12.

Rep. Riley moved for a PQ. The PQ passed 95-45

The bill was adopted 82-54-6.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 12 be third read and passed. The bill passed 84-55-4.

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 13. The bill was adopted 138-7.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 13 be third read and passed. The bill passed 139-7.

1:00 Hour

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption CCR SCS HCS HB 17. The bill was adopted 139-17.

Both Rep. Fogle and Rep. Deaton gave speeches on the floor.

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR SCS HCS HB 17 be third read and passed. The bill passed 141-3.

Rep. Diehl moved for the adoption SS HB 1041. The bill was adopted 122-10.

Rep. Diehl moved that SS HB 1041 be third read and passed. The bill passed 123-19.

Rep. Van Schoiack moved for the adoption HCS SS SB 50, E.C. .

Rep. Casteel moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. The amendment was adopted.

The bill was adopted.

Rep. Van Schoiack moved that HCS SS SB 50, E.C. be third read and passed. The bill passed 128 – 7. Rep. Van Schoiack also moved for the adoption of the emergency clause. The clause was not adopted.

2:00 Hour

3:00 Hour

3:00

Quorum call

Points of personal privilege

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption of SCS HCS HB 18. The bill was adopted 126-1 .

Rep. Deaton moved that SCS HCS HB 18 be third read and passed. The bill passed 128-1 .

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption of SCS HCS HB 20. The bill was adopted 125-3.

Rep. Deaton moved that SCS HCS HB 20 be third read and passed. The bill passed 128-3 .

Announcements.

The House stands adjourned until 4:00 PM, May 12.

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10:00 Hour

The House gavelled in shortly after 10:00am

The journal was approved.

Rep. Riley moved for the suspension of Rule 98, allowing members on the floor to wear hats.

Points of personal privilege.

Introduction of special guests.

Reports from committee.

Announcements.

The House stands in recess until 6:00 PM

6:00 Hour 

Quorum Call

Rep. Hovis moved for the adoption of SS#2 SCS HB 147. Multiple members inquired about the bill. The bill was adopted 133-4.

Rep. Hovis moved that SS#2 SCS HB 147 be third read and passed. The bill passed 134-4.

Rep. Myers moved for the adoption of SS SCS HB 225, A.A., E.C.. Multiple members inquired about the bill. Rep. Perkins called a point of order. The point of order was well taken. Rep. Riley moved for a PQ. The PQ passed 92-45. The bill was adopted 89 – 32.

Rep. Myers moved that SS SCS 225, A.A., E.C. be third read and passed 88-26.

Rep. Myers moved for the adoption of the emergency clause for SS SCS 225, A.A., E.C.

7:00 Hour

Rep. Keri Ingle inquired Rep. Myers about the emergency clause in a heated debate.   

A point of order was called. The point of order was well taken, but the inquiry was allowed to continue. 

Rep. Ingle spoke on the emergency clause. Multiple other members spoke on the emergency clause. 

Rep. Myers made an inquiry during his close on the emergency close, which was unsuccessfully point of ordered by Rep. Proudie. The emergency clause was adopted 88-4. 

Rep. Murphy moved for the adoption of SS SCS HB 121. Multiple members spoke on the bill. A point of order was called. The point of order was well taken. Inquires about the bill continued.  

Rep. Proudie inquired Rep. Reed, criticising comments he had made during a previous inquiry. Another member of the Democrat caucus called a point of order on Rep. Proudie’s inquiry. The point of order was not well taken and Rep. Proudie continued her inquiry of Rep. Reed. 

SS SCS HB 121 was adopted 133-2. 

Rep. Myers moved that SS SCS HB 121 be third read and passed. The bill passed 136-1. 

Rep. Deaton moved for the adoption of CCR HCS SS SB 63, A.A. Multiple members spoke on the bill. 

8:00

CCR HCS SS SB 63, A.A. was adopted 94-45

Rep. Deaton moved that CCR HCS SS SB 63, A.A. be third read and passed. The bill passed 94-44.

Rep. Hausman moved for the adoption of HCS SS SB 43 and moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. The amendment was adopted. Rep. Hausman also moved for the adoption of House Amendment 2.

Rep. Myers moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1 to House Amendment 2. The amendment to the amendment was not adopted.

Rep. Riley moved for a PQ. The PQ passed 90-45

Rep. Riley moved for a second PQ. The PQ passed 91-47

HCS SS SB 43 was adopted 126-14

Rep. Hausman moved for that HCS SS SB 43 be third and passed. The bill passed 123-14

Rep. Cook moved for the adoption of HCS SB 189, E.C. and moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. The amendment was passed.

Rep. Collins moved for the adoption of House Amendment 2. Multiple members spoke on the amendment.

9:00 Hour

The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Roberts moved for the adoption of House Amendment 3. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Hovie moved for the adoption of House Amendment 4. The amendment was adopted.
Rep. Seitz moved for the adoption of House Amendment 5. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Christ moved for the adoption of House Amendment 6. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Irwin moved fort the adoption of House Amendment 7. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Haley moved for the adoption of House Amendment 8. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Knight moved for the adoption of House Amendment 9. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Byrnes moved for the adoption of House Amendment 10. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Griffith moved for the adoption of House Amendment 11. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Phelps moved for the adoption of House Amendment 12. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Schulte moved for the adoption of House Amendment 13. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Crossley moved for the adoption of House Amendment 14. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Seitz moved for the adoption of House Amendment 15. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Sassman moved for the adoption of House Amendment 16. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Wolfin spoke on the bill and criticised the body for undermining the constitution when adding amendments to the underlying bill. A point of order was called on Rep. Wolfin but was not well taken.

Rep. Williams moved for the adoption of House Amendment 17. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Martin moved for the adoption of House Amendment 18. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Smith moved for the adoption of House Amendment 19. A written role call was requested. The amendment was not adopted.

10:00 Hour

Rep. Taylor moved for the adoption of House Amendment 20. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Reedy moved for the adoption of House Amendment 21. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Stinnett moved for the adoption of House Amendment 22. The amendment was adopted.

HCS SB 189, E.C. was adopted.

Rep. Cook moved that HCS SB 189, A.A., E.C. be third read and passed 118-21-1.

Rep. Cook moved for the adoption of the emergency clause. The clause passed 127-7-1.

Announcements

The House stands in recess until such time as conference committee reports on HBs 2-13 and HB 17 are distributed or 7:00am, whichever is earlier, the stand adjourned until 10:00am, Friday, May 9, 2025.

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10:00 Hour

The House gavelled in at 10:30am

The journal was approved.

Introduction of special guests.

11:00 Hour 

Rep. Christ motioned that the House refuse to recede from its position on HCS SS SB 7, A.A.. Multiple members spoke on the motion. The motion passed.

Rep. Myers motioned that the House refuse to recede from its position on HCS SS SCS SB 60, A.A. The motion passed.

Rep. Perkins moved for the adoption of SS#2 HCS HBs 594 & 508. Multiple members spoke on the bill.

12:00 Hour 

Rep. Christ motioned that the House refuse to recede from its position on HCS SS SB 7, A.A.. Multiple members spoke on the motion. The motion passed.

Rep. Myers motioned that the House refuse to recede from its position on HCS SS SCS SB 60, A.A.

Rep. Perkins moved for the adoption of SS#2 HCS HBs 594 & 508. Multiple members spoke on the bill.

12:00 Hour

Multiple members continued to speak on the adoption of HCS SS SB 7, A.A.

Rep. Riley motioned for a PQ. The motion passed 102-50

SS#2 HCS HBs 594 & 508 was aodpted 102-41.

Rep. Perkins motioned that SS#2 HCS HBs 594 & 508 be third read and passed. The bill passed 102 – 41.

Rep. Brown moved for the adoption of CCR SS SB 28, with HA 1, HA 2, HA 1 HA 3, HA 3, A.A., AND HA 4. It was adopted 144-5 Rep. Brown motioned that CCR SS SB 28, with HA 1, HA 2, HA 1 HA 3, HA 3, A.A., AND HA 4 be third read and passed. The bill passed 145-5. 

Rep. Oehlerking moved for the adoption of SS SCS SB 97.

Rep. Owen moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Owen moved for the adoption of House Amendment 2. The amendment was adopted.

Multiple members spoke on the bill.

1:00 Hour 

Rep. Murray moved for the adoption of House Amendment 3. The amendment was adopted.

SS SCS SB 97 was adopted 137-13

Rep. Parker moved for the adoption of HCS SS SB 218. Rep. Parker moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. The amendment was adopted. HCS SS SB 218 was adopted 144-10.

Announcements.

The House stands adjourned until 10:00 AM Thursday, May 8, 2025.

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10:00 Hour

The House gavelled in shortly after 10:00am

The journal was approved.

Points of personal privilege.

Introduction of special guests.

Rep. Chappell motioned that the House refuse to recede from its position on HCS SS SB 160, A.A.. The motion passed.

Rep. Kelley motioned that the House refuse to recede from its position HCS SS SB 150, A.A.. The motion passed.

Rep. Hinman motioned that the House refuse to recede from its position on HCS SS SCS SB 71, A.A., and pass HCS SS SCS SB 71, A.A.. The motion passed.

Rep. Taylor motioned for the adoption of CCR HCS SS SCS SBS 81 & 174, A.A.. Multiple members spoke on the motion. The motion passed 139-7. Rep. Taylor moved for CCR HCS SS SCS SBS 81 & 174, A.A. be third read and passed. The bill passed 140-6. Rep. Taylor moved for the adoption of the emergency clause. The clause passed 142-4.

Rep. Myers moved for that HCS SS SCS SB 60 be adopted and moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. The amendment was adopted. Rep. Myers moved for the adoption of House Amendment 2. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Jones moved for the adoption of House Amendment 3. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Hausman moved for the adoption of House Amendment 4. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Seitz moved for the adoption of House Amendment 5. The amendment was adopted.

11:00 Hour 

Rep. Schulte moved for the adoption of House Amendment 6. The amendment passed.

Rep. Van Schoiack moved for the adoption of House Amendment 7. The amendment passed.

Introduction of special guests.

Rep. Oehlerking moved for adoption of House Amendment 8. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Laubinger moved for adoption of House Amendment 9. The amendment was adopted..

Rep. Warwick moved for adoption of House Amendment 10. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Gallick moved for adoption of House Amendment 11. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Hewkin moved for adoption of House Amendment 12. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Cook moved for adoption of House Amendment 13. Rep. Smith moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1 to House Amendment 13. The amendment to the amendment was adopted. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Matthiesen moved for the adoption of House Amendment 14. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Dolan moved for the adoption of House Amendment 15. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Amato moved for the adoption of House Amendment 16. The amendment was adopted.

Introduction of special guests.

Rep. Black moved for the adoption of House Amendment 17. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Williams moved for the adoption of House Amendment 18. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Reed moved for the adoption of House Amendment 19. Rep. Van Schoiack moved for a point of order on the amendment. The point of order was well taken.

Rep. Schulte moved for the adoption of House Amendment 20. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Hausman moved for the adoption of House Amendment 21. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Amato moved for the adoption of House Amendment 22. The amendment was adopted. Rep. Wilson moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1 to House Amendment 22. The amendment to the amendment was adopted. Rep. Sharp moved for the adoption of House Amendment 2 to House Amendment 22. The amendment to the amendment was adopted. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Riley motioned for a PQ. The PQ passed 93-48-1.

HCS SS SCS SB 60 was adopted.

Rep. Myers moved that HCS SS SCS SB 60 be third read and passed. The bill passed 132-4-3.

Announcements.

The House stands adjourned until 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

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4:00 Hour

The House gavelled in shortly after 4:00 pm

The journal was approved.

Former Rep. Baker took to the dais to give a few remarks to his friends, family and colleagues.

Points of personal privilege.

Introduction of special guests.

Reports from committee.

Rep. Deaton motioned for the House to refuse to cede on SB63.

Rep. Brown motioned for the adoption of CCR SS HCS HBS 595 & 343 A.A.. The motion passed 102- 34. Rep. Brown then motioned for the CCR SS HCS HBS 595 & 343 A.A. be third read and passed. The bill passed 103-37.

Rep. Oehlerking motioned for the adoption of the SS SCS HB 754 A.A.. Rep. Oehlerking was inquired by multiple Representatives. Multiple members spoke on the bill. The motion passed 128-8. Rep. Oehlerking motioned for SS SCS HB 754 A.A. be third read and passed. The bill passed 118-10.

5:00 Hour 

Rep. Chappell moved for the adoption HCS SS SB 160, E.C.

Rep. Hausman moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. Multiple members discussed the amendment. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Hruza moved for the adoption of House Amendment 2. Multiple members discussed the amendment. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Davidson moved for the adoption of House Amendment 3. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Haley moved for the adoption of House Amendment 4. Multiple members discussed the amendment. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Haley moved for the adoption of House Amendment 5. Multiple members discussed the amendment. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Shield moved for the adoption of House Amendment 6. Multiple members discussed the amendment. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Gallick moved for the adoption of House Amendment 7. Multiple members discussed the amendment. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Knight moved for the adoption of House Amendment 8. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Mayhew moved for the adoption of House Amendment 9. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Black moved for the adoption of House Amendment 10. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Walsh Moore moved for the adoption of House Amendment 11. The amendment was adopted. A point of order was called on the amendment. The point of order was well taken. Rep. Walsh Moore withdrew the amendment and spoke on the amendment she was going to put on the bill. Rep. Chappell also spoke on the bill.

Rep. Riley moved for a PQ. The PQ passed 113 – 23.

HCS SS SB 160, E.C. was adopted.

Rep. Chappell moved for HCS SS SB 160, E.C.be third read and passed. The bill passed 94 – 52 -17

Rep. Chappell moved for the adoption of the emergency clause of HCS SS SB 160, A.A., E.C. . Rep. Murphy inquired Rep. Chappell about the emergency clause.

Rep. Riley moved for a PQ. The PQ passed 98 – 46

The emergency clause failed to pass 12 – 130

Rep. Kelley moved for the adoption of HCS SS SB 150

Rep. Davidson moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Davidson moved for the adoption of House Amendment 2. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Brown moved for the adoption of House Amendment 3. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Farnan moved for the adoption of House Amendment 4. The amendment was adopted.

6:00 Hour 

Rep. Smith moved for the adoption of House Amendment 5. Multiple members spoke on the amendment. The amendment was not adopted.

Rep. Owen moved for the adoption of House Amendment 6. Multiple members spoke on the amendment. The amendment was not adopted.

Rep. Loy moved for the adoption of House Amendment 7. The amendment was not adopted.

Rep. Casteel moved for the adoption of House Amendment 8. The amendment was not adopted.

Rep. Peters moved for the adoption of House Amendment 9. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Hovis moved for the adoption of House Amendment 10. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Christensen moved for the adoption of House Amendment 11. Multiple members spoke on the amendment. The amendment was not adopted.

Rep. Diehl moved for the adoption of House Amendment 12. Multiple members spoke on the amendment. The amendment was adopted. Rep. Schmidt moved for the adoption of House Amendment 1 to House Amendment 12. The amendment to the amendment was adopted. The amendment was adopted.

Rep. Steinhoff moved for the adoption of House Amendment 13. A point of order was called on the amendment. The point of order was well taken.

Rep. Wellenkamp moved for the adoption of House Amendment 14. Rep. Kelley, the bill handler, spoke on the amendment and asked it be voted down. The amendment was not adopted.

HCS SS SB 150 was adopted.

Rep. Kelley moved for HCS SS SB 150 to be third read and passed. The bill passed 108-21-7.

Announcements.

The House adjourned until 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 6.

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HB 544 is designed to align Missouri law with federal standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, the bill affirms that any pesticide or herbicide registered with the EPA, and labeled in accordance with EPA guidelines, should be deemed compliant with both state and federal safety and health regulations. This would ensure that products like RoundUp, a widely used glyphosate-based herbicide, can continue to be sold and used in Missouri without conflicting regulatory mandates.

“Legislation like HB 544 in Missouri clarifies and affirms that any pesticide registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and sold under an EPA-approved label, is sufficient to meet all federal and state health and safety warning requirements,” the letter stated.

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in RoundUp, is a cornerstone of modern agriculture in Missouri. It plays a critical role in weed control, improving crop yields, and reducing the need for tillage, which can contribute to soil erosion. According to recent data, approximately 91% of soybean farmers and 66% of corn farmers in Missouri rely on glyphosate to manage their fields effectively.

However, the use of glyphosate has been the subject of controversy since a 2015 report by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified the chemical as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” That conclusion was based on “limited evidence” linking glyphosate to cancer in humans and “sufficient evidence” in experimental animals. Despite this, regulatory bodies such as the EPA, the European Food Safety Authority, and other international agencies have maintained that glyphosate, when used as directed, does not pose a significant health risk to humans.

Critics of HB 544 argue that the bill could provide blanket immunity to chemical manufacturers, particularly Bayer, the company that acquired Monsanto, the original producer of RoundUp. They contend that such legislation could prevent consumers from holding companies accountable for alleged health risks associated with herbicide exposure.

However, the organizations supporting the bill strongly reject this interpretation.

“Importantly, this legislation does not create blanket immunity for manufacturers, nor would it shield companies from liability in cases of fraud, misrepresentation, misuse, or noncompliance with EPA regulations,” the letter clarified. “Consumers have multiple legal pathways. Instead, HB 544 ensures that compliance with EPA-approved labeling is recognized as legally sufficient, upholding the authority of the federal regulatory framework and preventing conflicting mandates from undermining it.”

The debate over RoundUp has already led to extensive litigation. Bayer has agreed to pay approximately $10.9 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits related to the product. As of now, around 165,000 cases have been filed, with more than 60,000 still pending. One high-profile case in Cole County, Missouri, resulted in a staggering jury verdict: each of the three plaintiffs was awarded $500 million in punitive damages, along with $5.6 million and $38 million in compensatory damages. In total, Bayer was ordered to pay $1.56 billion in that case alone.

The letter of support for HB 544 was signed by a number of influential organizations, including the National Taxpayers Union, Innovation Economy Alliance, American Consumer Institute, Center for Individual Freedom, Taxpayers Protection Alliance, Independent Women’s Forum, Market Institute, Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, Missouri Century Foundation, and the Institute for Policy Innovation.

As the Missouri legislature considers HB 544, supporters continue to argue that the bill is essential for safeguarding regulatory clarity, reinforcing federal standards, and supporting the state’s agricultural economy. 

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