Modifies jurisdiction over certain Missouri land
HB 1454 transfers jurisdiction over two specific Missouri land areas to the U.S. government. It cedes land used by the U.S. for a federal penitentiary "honor farm" to the federal government for as long as it's used that way, and grants concurrent U.S. jurisdiction over the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area during U.S. administration. The bill explicitly excludes the White River watershed and the Osage and St. Francois River watersheds from these jurisdictional changes. This is a procedural adjustment affecting federal-state land management authority, not a new policy impacting residents or businesses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025
Last action May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 13 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Referred: Government Efficiency(H)
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Tony Harbison
RRepublican
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