SB0527Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 43, Chapter 8, relative to pesticides.
Introduced by John Stevens, District 24
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, specifies that a manufacturer or seller of a pesticide registered with the commissioner of agriculture and with the environmental protection agency under the federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is not liable in a civil action related to the labeling of the pesticide, if the pesticide bore a label approved by the EPA under FIFRA at the time of sale. - Amends TCA Title 43, Chapter 8.
Where it stands
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
April 7, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · April 3, 2025
21
Yes
7
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | No |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/12/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Recalled from Senate Calendar Committee
Refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/3/2025
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0204)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 21, Nays 7, PNV 2
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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