Environment

in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1302: Prohibits giving preferential treatment or discrimination based upon ESG scores

SB 1302 prohibits state agencies, public institutions, or entities receiving state funds from providing preferential treatment (like contracts or grants) or discrimination based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores. The bill does not specify which entities or programs would be covered, nor does it detail how ESG scores would be defined or measured. As a procedural bill with no additional context provided, it lacks concrete policy mechanisms or affected parties beyond the general prohibition stated in its title. No further details about implementation, enforcement, or specific applications are available in the current record.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits using ESG scores (which include environmental metrics) in state funding decisions, removing environmental considerations from procurement processes.85% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1796: Modifies provisions governing various property rights

HB 1796 repeals existing Missouri property rights laws and replaces them with new provisions focused on building codes and homeowner access to permits. It prohibits local governments (counties, municipalities, fire districts) from requiring one- or two-family homes, condos, or townhouses to meet specific "green" or energy efficiency standards beyond the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) or International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The bill also creates the "Building Permit Reform Act," exempting owner-occupants of single-family homes from needing licenses or certifications to perform their own renovations, with a potential $5,000 fee if the property is sold within one year. Violating these restrictions makes the local ordinance null and void.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits local governments from requiring 'green' or energy efficiency standards beyond 2009 codes, restricting higher building energy standards.92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits local governments from enforcing 'green' energy efficiency standards beyond 2009 codes, weakening environmental protections related to building energy use.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes local restrictions on building codes, preventing requirements for stricter energy standards beyond 2009 codes, facilitating housing development by reducing regulatory barriers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Building Codes Homeownership

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1873: 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 1873 requires Missouri's Air Conservation Commission to terminate the state's motor vehicle emissions inspection program by January 1, 2028, as established under the Air Quality Attainment Act. The bill repeals existing laws governing emissions inspections and replaces them with new sections focused on vehicle license renewal and fleet registration. This change eliminates the requirement for emissions inspections during vehicle registration, directly affecting vehicle owners who would have been subject to these inspections. The bill terminates the program without establishing a new emissions inspection system.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentTerminates mandatory emissions inspections, removing a regulatory requirement that reduces vehicle pollution under Air Quality Attainment Act, weakening air quality protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationTerminates motor vehicle emissions inspection program, eliminating a transportation regulatory requirement under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Conservation Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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passed · Missouri · House May 7, 2026

HB 2384: Creates provisions restricting political subdivisions from imposing requirements that threaten affordability of developments or improvements of property

HB 2384 prohibits counties and municipalities from requiring building practices that threaten affordability for residential and commercial properties. Specifically, it bans local governments from mandating sustainable, energy-efficient, or "green" building standards exceeding the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) or 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for single- or two-family homes, condos, townhouses, apartments, or commercial buildings. The bill also requires local governments to approve or deny building permit requests within 30 days, with automatic approval if no response is given, and sets specific safety conditions for single-exit residential buildings. This directly affects developers, builders, and homeowners seeking construction or renovation approvals, while limiting local code enforcement authority.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits local mandates for energy-efficient building standards exceeding 2009 IECC, weakening clean energy requirements and blocking stricter energy efficiency measures.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill bans local mandates for sustainable/green building standards exceeding 2009 codes, weakening environmental protections by restricting stricter energy efficiency and conservation requirements.92% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits local green building mandates that could increase housing costs, directly restricting local affordability measures under the guise of protecting affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Building Codes Property Taxes

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in committee · Missouri · House May 7, 2026

HB 2267: Repeals the "Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990"

HB 2267 repeals Missouri's 1990 "Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act" (specifically sections 252.300-252.333 and 640.030) and replaces it with a new section (640.030). The bill requires the Missouri Departments of Natural Resources and Conservation to develop an interagency agreement for managing state funds, without needing legislative review or oversight. This change eliminates the previous agroforestry program, which provided payments to landowners for practices like alley cropping and forested buffers. The new agreement focuses solely on coordinating fund use between agencies, without creating new incentives or programs.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals agroforestry program providing landowner payments, eliminating state funding for this conservation initiative.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals Missouri's 1990 agroforestry program that provided payments for conservation practices, eliminating a key environmental protection measure without replacement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2286: Prohibits governmental entities from granting legal personhood to a variety of objects

HB 2286 bars Missouri government entities (including courts, legislatures, and agencies) from granting legal rights or personhood to non-human entities. It specifically prohibits recognizing legal personhood for items like rivers, land, artificial intelligence, real property, atmospheric gases, plants, nonhuman animals, and other non-human things. The law defines "legal personhood" as rights under Missouri law and lists 11 specific categories it blocks, such as bodies of water and nonhuman animals. This directly affects how Missouri government bodies handle legal cases involving these entities. The bill aims to prevent government recognition of legal rights for things that are not human beings.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits legal personhood for rivers, animals, and atmospheric gases - tools often used to strengthen environmental protections through legal standing.85% confidence

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 933: Places a moratorium on the construction of solar projects

SB 933 places a temporary pause on the construction of new solar energy projects across the state. This bill directly affects solar developers, project planners, and communities where new solar facilities were planned. The key provision halts all new construction permits and site development for utility-scale solar projects until the legislature reviews the policy, with no specific exemptions or duration outlined in the current text.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyMoratorium on solar construction directly blocks renewable energy development, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of restricting renewables.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentMoratorium on solar projects restricts clean energy development, directly opposing environmental protection goals by halting a key renewable energy initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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signed · Missouri · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 1033: Creates provisions relating to the regulation of air quality

SB 1033 exempts farm vehicles over ten years old registered as local commercial vehicles for farming operations from Missouri's emissions inspection requirements. This specifically affects older farm equipment used primarily for agricultural transportation, as defined by state law. The bill adds this exemption to existing categories (like electric vehicles and historic cars) under Missouri's emissions inspection statute. It does not change inspection rules for other vehicles or create new requirements for farm operators. The change applies to vehicles meeting the age and registration criteria when sold or transferred.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts farm vehicles from emissions inspections, removing a regulatory requirement that reduces pollution and weakens environmental protections.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill exempts farm vehicles from emissions inspections, weakening a vehicle safety/environmental standard under transportation regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality