MO Senate Bill 534

Missouri Senate Bill 534, proposed by southwest Missouri Sen. Gary Nodler, would target persistent offenders who violate air and water pollution regulations. This legislation would apply to CAFOs as well as recycling companies that process animal parts.

Recent headlines:
Substitute CAFO legislation draws critics The Joplin Globe, April 9, 2007

Modifies the law relating to concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and the penalties for offenses perpetrated by these operations

Political hot potato heats up for CAFO bill The Joplin Globe, March 24, 2007

Committee on Legislative Research Oversight Division Fiscal Note