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SB 953 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to environmental programs within the Department of Natural Resources

SB 953 creates a "Natural Resources Protection Fund" to manage environmental fees, including a new "Missouri Air Emission Reduction Fund" for emissions inspection fees. It changes rules so unspent funds won’t revert to general revenue after 2027 (previously they did), and requires 5% of electric power tax revenue to fund air pollution programs. The Department of Natural Resources will use these funds for environmental programs, while emissions inspection stations must collect and remit fees to the state treasurer. The bill directly affects state environmental agencies, inspection stations, and public programs focused on air/water quality.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates 5% of electric power tax revenue to fund air pollution programs and redirects environmental fees into dedicated funds, strengthening fiscal management for environmental programs.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates Missouri Air Emission Reduction Fund using 5% of electric power tax revenue for air pollution programs, directly funding emissions reduction in energy sector.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Natural Resources Protection Fund and Air Emission Reduction Fund, mandates dedicated funding for air pollution programs, prevents fund diversion to general revenue95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Signed Jul 9, 2026
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What changed between versions

4505H.04C - House Committee Substitute → 4505S.01P - Perfected · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was significantly narrowed in scope, removing provisions that repealed six environmental statutes and replaced them with only two new sections focused on air and water pollution funds. The most critical policy change is the addition of a new clause allowing the state treasurer to deposit certain air emission fees into the general revenue fund if the state's net general revenue growth falls below two percent, providing a safety valve for the budget during economic downturns.
Scope change
The bill's scope was reduced from repealing six sections and enacting seven new ones to repealing only two sections and enacting two new ones, eliminating provisions related to water pollution permits and a new fund section.
SCOPE

Removed the repeal of sections 644.021, 644.051, 644.057, and 644.059, which previously addressed water pollution permit fees and administration.

Removed the creation of a new section 644.083, which was part of the original seven new sections.

FISCAL

Added a new provision to section 643.350 allowing the state treasurer to transfer air emission fees to the general revenue fund if the state's net general revenue does not increase by at least two percent in the previous fiscal year.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the introductory text to reflect that only two sections are being repealed and enacted, rather than six and seven respectively.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
40
Key actions
22
Committee
17
Amendments
1
Jul 9, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Duly Enrolled Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
upper
May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
upper
May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
S Third Read and Passed
upper
May 15, 2026
Introduced
S concurs in HCS, as amended
upper
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
H Third Read and Passed
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS, as amended, H adopted --(4505H.04C)
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 2, as amended, to HCS H adopted --(4505H04.04H)
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 1 to HA 2 to HCS H offered & adopted (Jobe)--(4505H04.20H)
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
HA 1 to HCS H offered & adopted (Davidson)--(4505H04.17H)
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass H Fiscal Review
lower
May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass H Fiscal Review
lower
May 4, 2026
Committee
Referred H Fiscal Review Committee
lower
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
lower
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Committee
HCS Referred H Rules - Administrative
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass H Conservation and Natural Resources
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass H Conservation and Natural Resources
lower
Feb 27, 2026
Committee
Referred H Conservation and Natural Resources
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
S Third Read and Passed
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from S Fiscal Oversight Committee
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Fiscal Oversight Committee
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Truly Perfected S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
upper
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Jason Bean
RRepublican
MO
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