HB 544 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies labeling for certain pesticides

HB 544 updates pesticide registration and labeling rules in the state. It requires manufacturers and distributors to submit complete product labeling - including usage directions and claims - with an annual $200 fee per pesticide, funding state pesticide programs. The bill also allows a $50 late fee for missed renewals and confirms that federally approved EPA labels for cancer warnings meet state requirements. These changes apply directly to pesticide businesses operating within the state.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2024

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Dec 13, 2024 Last action Mar 27, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Perfected · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was moved from 'Introduced' to 'Perfected' status, indicating it has passed all legislative stages. The Chief Clerk's name was updated from Dana Rademan Miller to Joseph Engler, likely reflecting an administrative change in staff. Line 17 was renumbered and moved, with new language added to clarify that the department of agriculture must reduce fees for all registrants if funding exceeds reasonable program costs. This ensures taxpayer money isn't wasted and fees remain proportional to actual administrative expenses.

TECHNICAL

Chief Clerk name changed from Dana Rademan Miller to Joseph Engler, reflecting an administrative personnel update.

Line numbering was adjusted to accommodate the repositioned text, with line 17 moved and renumbered to maintain proper document structure.

FISCAL

New language added requiring the department of agriculture to reduce fees for all registrants if collected fees exceed the reasonable costs of administering pest and pesticide programs, ensuring fees remain proportional to actual expenses.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Voted Do Pass (S)

upper

Mar 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Thursday, March 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m., Senate Committee Room - 1st Floor

upper

Mar 13, 2025

Committee

Second read and referred: Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources(S)

upper

Feb 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 85 NOES: 72 PRESENT: 0

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Committee

Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 13 NOES: 10 PRESENT: 0

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Voted Do Pass (H)

lower

Jan 16, 2025

Committee

Referred: Agriculture(H)

lower

Dec 13, 2024

Introduced

Prefiled (H)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors