SB 29 Missouri Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Creates provisions relating to water resources

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Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2024

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Dec 1, 2024 Last action Feb 6, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Senate Committee Substitute - Committee Version · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended from a single section to two sections, expanding the regulatory framework for water exportation. Key changes include adding a new Water Resources Commission to oversee permits, modifying permit requirements to prioritize in-state water needs, changing renewal timelines, and adding exemptions for bottled water and short-distance withdrawals.

Scope change

The bill now establishes a new oversight body (Water Resources Commission) and expands the regulatory process to include more rigorous review criteria and public hearing requirements for water exportation permits.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Applicant' and 'Commission' to clarify roles in the permit process.

REQUIREMENT

Expanded beneficial uses to include recreational use and added criteria requiring applicants to demonstrate water can feasibly be exported to meet intended uses.

TIMELINE

Changed permit review timeline from 180 days to 120 days and modified renewal application deadline from 180 days to 271 days before expiration.

ENFORCEMENT

Added requirement for a three-fourths majority vote by the commission to approve permits and established a public hearing process.

EXEMPTIONS

Created exemptions for bottled water and water withdrawn within 30 miles of the state border, requiring annual reporting instead of permits.

ELIGIBILITY

Added priority rule requiring in-state beneficial use needs to be prioritized over out-of-state uses when conflicts arise.

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Committee

Feb 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

SCS Voted Do Pass S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee (0685S.04C)

upper

Jan 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

upper

Dec 1, 2024

Introduced

Prefiled

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors