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With the verdict in the recent Bayer case now public, Georgians are beginning to realize the ominous implications of the bill just passed, SB144, also known as the “pesticide” bill.

The Bayer company is facing 60,000 lawsuits claiming Roundup caused illness up to and including cancer.

The bill Georgia legislators passed, SB 144, is a bill provides a shield preventing people from suing chemical companies like Bayer (and Chemchina and others) for things not indicated on their warning labels.      

This could leave farmers or consumers harmed by these chemicals with no recourse against chemical companies who failed (or omitted) to put certain warnings on their labelling.

At the national level, it is clear to many that RFK Jr. intends to make changes to stop andn prevent human exposure to substances and chemicals which may be causing harm to Americans.

Roundup became a Bayer product when it acquired Monsanto, the original manufacturer, in a deal closed in September 2018.

Bayer had originally announced their intent to buy Monsanto for $66 billion during 2016.

So Where Did This Legislation Come From and Why Now?

In the period leading up to the announcement yesterday of the $2.1 Billion dollar verdict against Bayer, the company may have seen that things were going against them and might have chosen to try to stem further lawsuits using legal means.

We showed yesterday that the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Bayer attended Davos at the same time Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp was there. Did they meet? We don't know.

What else would Bayer need in order to push a new law through the Georgia General Assembly?  Lobbyists.

Enter two new names:

David Raynor and Chandler Haydon.

David Raynor's LinkedIn post shows him as Principal as Haydon & Raynor Public Affairs. See below:

LinkedIn also shows he worked as Senior Vice President at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, State Director for NFIB and was Chief of Staff for the Georgia Senate Majority Leader in 2004-2006.

Chandler Haydon's LinkedIn also lists her as Principal at Haydon & Raynor:

Haydon's background includes a number of years as consultant and 2+ years with GA Dept of Economic Development.

David Raynor and Chandler Haydon joined forces in October 2024, approximately six months ago, to form Haydon & Raynor Public Affairs.

The Georgia Ethics site confirms that Haydon was a lobbyist for Bayer at least as early as 2019.

After the pair combined, Georgia Ethis.ga.gov shows Raynor gaining authorization as a lobbyist for Bayer in January 2025, just 3 months ago and 3-4 months after forming Haydon & Raynor.

Remember Bayer has over 60,000 cases pending against it according to Reuters.     How much would Bayer invest to potentially block some or all of these cases?  Billions? Would Georgia be a good place to try and block such cases. The latest verdict suggests it might be critical, especially given what may now be precedent.

The case just decided and many Bayer cases involve CANCER as a disease which plaintiffs claim was caused by Bayer’s chemical “Roundup.” 

Perhaps it is a horrid irony then that Haydon chose to be pictured with Brian Kemp and others during a ceremony at Cancer Treatment Center of America in Newnan.

Haydon is also pictured in Lexington apparently enjoying a Cancer event for the Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.

A quote by Raynor while at the Georgia Chamber:

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“For 108 years, the Georgia Chamber has existed to advocate for our state’s economic prosperity. Through legislative engagement driven by input from our investors, we strive to ensure Georgia remains the number one state to do business for years to come,” said David Raynor, Chief Public Affairs Officer for the Georgia Chamber. “This Scorecard is a testament to the pro-business focus that our general assembly prioritized this year. Our organization looks forward to working with Governor Brian Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, and the entire general assembly to continue this record of success for our state’s job creators.”

Raynor's statement that the General Assembly has prioritized a "pro-business" focus may give a hint towards how SB 144 was introduced and got passed so speedily.

The bill now awaits signature by Brian Kemp. Once signed, anyone in Georgia may be prevented from holding chemical companies responsible for injurys or deaths that may have been caused by the company's products.

Many activists across Georgia are now raising awareness and asking citizens to demand that Kemp VETO SB 144 before Georgia citizens are harmed by these chemicals and left with nowhere to turn for justice.

Many also say it is time for the General Assembly (Senators and House members), the Governor and of course Lobbyists to consider other priorities, like the Health, Wellness and Lives of Georgia citizens.

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