He says he is concerned about activists who so strongly believe in Agenda 21 and the need for changes -- related to sustainable development -- that they would push forward in ways that infringe upon people's property rights.
Rowland got laughs when he presented the bill to the House Tourism and Natural Resources Committee at the start of his speech. He said, "What you are about to hear today will probably make your hair fall out, but I see some of you may have already heard some of this bill."
Last week, that committee approved the bill.
Here's video of the bill's hearing from Progress Missouri.
And here's the draft.
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