After consideration from both sides of the conflict, both the Senate and the House approved a committee conference report which establishes buffer zones between farms and neighboring properties. Additionally, farms or factories have to notify communities when they decide to build new plants. The Natural Resources Department will oversee construction, permits, operation, management and subsequent environmental testing for larger facilities. North West Missouri Democrat Phil Tate is t..
"Today we made a gigantic stride forward in dealing with the issue of closure," said the bill's sponsor, Rep. Phil Tate, D-Gallatin. "Indemnity is a giant step for closure, but we can't close with the money it creates. We need to look at a stronger funding mechanism."
Rep. Phil Tate, D-Gallatin, and Rep. Don Summers, R-Unionville, are cosponsoring a bill that would regulate only class 1A (over 7,000 animal units) farms.
"He's the kind of leader everyone can be proud of; he has character and integrity," said Rep. Phil Tate, D-Gallatin. "This sends a very positive signal to the citizens of the state."
"We simply cannot make any decision unless everyone is included," said Phil Tate, D-Gallatin. "We cannot make a caucus decision without everyone. The African Americans were not in attendance."
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