Environment in Missouri

passed · Missouri · House May 5, 2026

HB 3076: Clarifies the state and federal water permitting exemption for nonpoint sources in Missouri clean water law

HB 3076 clarifies Missouri's water pollution rules by specifying when agricultural and industrial wastewater storage systems do not require state permits. It exempts earthen basins storing non-toxic soil/silt materials from construction permits and clarifies that certain agricultural wastewater storage (like basins holding nonmetallic materials) is not subject to federal permitting. The bill also establishes buffer distances between large wastewater storage basins (over 500,000 gallons) and homes/residences, and mandates annual testing for metals and bacteria in commingled industrial wastewater storage. This directly affects farms, fertilizer producers, and industrial facilities managing wastewater storage.

Topics ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Water Quality

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2712: Modifies provisions relating to pesticides by including pesticides registered by certain federal agencies as satisfying requirements for a warning label for cancer

HB 2712 modifies state pesticide regulations by allowing pesticides registered under federal law (specifically EPA approval under FIFRA) with cancer warning labels to satisfy the state's separate cancer warning label requirements. This directly affects pesticide manufacturers and retailers who must display cancer warnings on product labels. The bill changes the rule so that federal EPA classifications for cancer risk - already required on product labels - fulfill the state’s labeling obligation, eliminating the need for duplicate warnings. It does not change manufacturers’ liability for product safety under state law.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2823: Repeals section 260.283 relating to paper or plastic bags for packaging items

HB 2823 repeals a law that previously restricted businesses from providing plastic or paper bags for packaging purchases. It allows businesses to choose between paper or plastic bags for customers, and prevents local governments from banning, taxing, or imposing fees on these bags. The bill also ensures consumers can still use reusable bags at retail locations. This directly affects merchants, vendors, and local governments by removing existing bag-related regulations. The key change is eliminating both business restrictions and local fee/ban authority over single-use bags.

Topics ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Recycling

in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 23, 2026

SB 1514: Repeals The Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990

SB 1514 repeals Missouri's 1990 Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act, which established a state program to incentivize agroforestry practices. The repealed law created rules for landowners to earn payments for planting trees in configurations like alley cropping, forested buffers along waterways, and silvopasture (combining trees with livestock). It required annual inspections to ensure compliance and linked state payments to federal conservation programs. This repeal would eliminate Missouri's agroforestry incentive program and its associated administrative requirements.

Topics ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Conservation

in committee · Missouri · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 3150: Requires the Air Conservation Commission to suspend by January 1, 2028, any motor vehicle emissions inspection program established under the Air Quality Attainment Act

HB 3150 requires the Air Conservation Commission to end all motor vehicle emissions inspection programs established under the Air Quality Attainment Act (sections 643.300-643.355) by January 1, 2028. This bill directly affects vehicle owners in jurisdictions currently requiring emissions testing and the agencies managing those programs. The key provision mandates a specific, mandatory suspension date for these inspections, replacing any existing requirements. The bill is pending in the legislature (introduced January 2026) and would eliminate a current regulatory requirement if passed. It does not create new programs but ends an existing one by a fixed deadline.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

Sub-Topics Air Quality Conservation

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 2777: Establishes the "Public Nuisance Reform Act"

HB 2777, the "Public Nuisance Reform Act," restricts public nuisance lawsuits by setting strict rules for who can file claims and what remedies are allowed. It exempts legal product sales (like approved medications), government-authorized activities, and aggregated private injuries from being classified as public nuisances. Plaintiffs must prove a defendant’s actions directly caused the nuisance with specific evidence, and private individuals can only sue for unique "special injuries" (not general public harm), with limited recovery limited to compensatory damages. The bill also limits government lawsuits to local jurisdictions, requires governor approval for attorney general claims, and bans awards for future abatement costs or emotional damages.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1589: Repeals a provision relating to a clean water fee

SB 1589 is a procedural bill that repeals a specific provision related to a clean water fee. The official abstract states it eliminates this fee-related provision without specifying the exact fee or its prior scope. As a repeal bill, it does not create new obligations but removes an existing one. The bill is currently in the committee referral stage (referred to the Agriculture Committee on February 5, 2026). The context provided does not include details about the repealed fee's structure, affected entities, or specific provisions, so a more detailed summary cannot be generated.

Topics ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Water Quality

in committee · Missouri · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1803: Requires the Air Conservation Commission to suspend by January 1, 2028, any motor vehicle emissions inspection program established under the Air Quality Attainment Act

HB 1803 requires Missouri's Air Conservation Commission to suspend all motor vehicle emissions inspections by January 1, 2028. This affects all Missouri vehicle owners currently required to undergo emissions testing under the state's existing program. The bill mandates the suspension of the program established under Missouri's Air Quality Attainment Act. The change takes effect automatically on the specified deadline without further legislative action.

Topics ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Air Quality Conservation

in committee · Missouri · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 2232: Requires the Air Conservation Commission to terminate by January 1, 2028, the operation of any motor vehicle emissions inspection program established under the Air Quality Attainment Act

HB 2232 focuses on modernizing Missouri's vehicle registration and license renewal systems, not on emissions inspections as its title suggests. The bill repeals outdated vehicle registration sections and creates new provisions for online license renewals, allowing remote applications via the Department of Revenue website with specific vision certification requirements (e.g., optometrist verification within 12 months). It also establishes fleet vehicle registration rules, including special "Fleet Vehicle" license plates and biennial registration options for owners with 10+ vehicles. The bill directly affects drivers seeking remote license renewals, fleet vehicle owners, and the Department of Revenue, replacing in-person processes with digital alternatives. Note: The bill's title references emissions inspections, but the actual text addresses vehicle registration systems, indicating a possible title error.

Topics ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Air Quality Conservation

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2477: Moratorium on the construction of solar projects

HB 2477 imposes an immediate moratorium on the construction of new solar projects in Missouri that sell electricity commercially (including permits and ongoing construction). It directly affects solar developers and companies planning large-scale solar facilities. The bill requires the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to create environmental rules for solar projects by December 31, 2027, or the moratorium continues until those rules are finalized. The moratorium ends on December 31, 2027, unless the department fails to issue the required rules. The bill includes an emergency clause citing public health and safety concerns as justification for immediate implementation.

Topics ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Solar

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