HCS HB 1192 -- ANIMAL HEALTH AND MEAT INSPECTIONS

SPONSOR:  Myers (Schlottach)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Agriculture by a vote of 24 to 0.

This substitute requires the Director of the Department of
Agriculture to promulgate rules consistent with the Federal Meat
Inspection Act, the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act, and
all related federal regulations necessary to implement the meat
inspection programs of the state.

The substitute repeals obsolete provisions regarding animal
health and inspections.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2005, FY 2006, and
FY 2007.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill provides for
consistency in the state and federal meat inspection programs.
The Missouri cattle industry's annual gross sales are over $1
billion; Missouri is second in beef production nationally; and
consumer confidence, enhanced by meat inspection, is essential to
the industry's viability and growth.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Sutherland; State
Veterinarian; Missouri Cattlemens Association; Missouri Poultry
Association; and Missouri Dairy Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Roland Tackett, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am