HB 3504 creates a statewide recycling program requiring manufacturers (producers) of covered packaging and paper products to fund and manage recycling collection systems. It directly affects producers selling these materials in the state, as well as residents and businesses (covered entities) where recycling collection occurs. Key provisions include establishing an Advisory Board to develop a "Final Plan" for collection, setting minimum collection rates, and defining "covered materials" (like most packaging and paper) while excluding items such as medical packaging, beverage containers with deposits, and certain industrial materials. The program mandates producers to cover costs for collecting and recycling covered materials from homes and designated locations like schools and government buildings.
HB 3193 phases out single-use plastic products at Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites by requiring park concessionaires (like food vendors and shops) to stop selling specific items by 2028. Beginning January 1, 2028, vendors cannot sell single-use plastic bags, bottled water, or polystyrene foam containers (such as cups and food trays), though medical packaging and emergency use are exempt. The bill mandates concession contracts to prioritize non-plastic alternatives starting in 2027, provided they meet health and safety standards. It explicitly excludes items like produce bags, prescription containers, and medical packaging from the ban.
HB 3073 requires owners of utility-scale solar projects (those generating 2+ megawatts) to submit a detailed decommissioning plan and financial assurance to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) before starting energy production. The plan must outline equipment removal, recycling (including PV modules and batteries), site restoration to pre-construction conditions, and cost estimates, while financial assurance (like bonds or insurance) ensures funds are available even if the owner becomes insolvent. This directly affects solar project developers and owners, mandating proactive planning for end-of-life site cleanup and cost coverage. The bill aims to prevent abandoned solar facilities by requiring these measures upfront, rather than after operations cease.
HB 2761 updates Missouri's solid waste management regulations by defining key terms like "advanced recycling" (excluding incineration) and "advanced recycling facility," while adding new requirements for operators. It mandates detailed disclosure statements from facility applicants, including five years of environmental compliance history, felony convictions, and antitrust violations related to waste handling. The bill also establishes new standards for closure plans, financial assurance instruments, and definitions for waste types like "bioreactor" landfills and "construction and demolition waste." These changes directly affect waste management facilities, manufacturers, and local governments overseeing solid waste disposal operations under Missouri law.
HB 2611, the "Battery Recycling and Safety Act," requires battery manufacturers, distributors, and sellers in the state to join or create a representative organization that establishes a mandatory recycling program for medium-format rechargeable batteries (300-2,000 watt-hours), excluding medical devices, lead-acid batteries, and vehicle batteries. The program must set annual collection targets based on past sales, cover all recycling costs without charging consumers, and use only approved collection sites - batteries cannot be discarded in regular trash. Organizations must submit detailed five-year plans to the Department of Natural Resources, including funding strategies, collection goals, and public outreach, and file annual reports with financial and collection data starting in 2028. This bill directly affects battery businesses and aims to create a statewide recycling infrastructure for portable batteries, with enforcement through department oversight and civil penalties for noncompliance.
SB 917 establishes a statewide program to recycle post-consumer architectural paint (leftover paint from home projects, like interior/exterior coatings in 5-gallon containers) by requiring paint manufacturers to create collection systems. Producers must develop approved plans ensuring collection sites are within 15 miles of 90% of Missouri residents, prioritize reuse/recycling over disposal, and fund the program through a small fee added to paint prices (audited to match actual costs). This directly affects paint manufacturers, participating retailers (who can host collection sites), and consumers who pay the fee via paint purchases. The program aims to reduce paint waste while managing it through environmentally sound practices, with oversight by the Department of Natural Resources.
HB 2087 prohibits intentionally releasing balloons into the atmosphere on private or public property within any incorporated city (like St. Louis City), including banning events that promote such releases. It exempts indoor releases, approved scientific research, fully recovered hot air balloons, and military/emergency operations. Violators face civil fines starting at $100 per balloon for a first offense, increasing to $500 for repeat offenses, plus $2,500 per event for businesses sponsoring releases. Enforcement is handled by city environmental departments, police, and allows residents to report violations via city hotlines or services.
This bill repeals a Missouri state law (Section 260.283, RSMo) that prohibited local governments from regulating plastic or paper bags. It allows cities and counties to impose fees, bans, or taxes on these bags for the first time. The change directly affects local governments, which can now create their own bag policies, and businesses, which must follow local rules instead of the state's uniform requirement. This removes a statewide restriction, enabling communities to address plastic waste through local decision-making.
HB 2162 establishes a state-mandated program to recycle used architectural paint in Missouri. It requires manufacturers (producers) of architectural paint sold in the state to fund and manage a recycling system, either through a shared nonprofit organization or individually. Producers will add a fee per paint container to cover program costs, and the program must follow environmental standards for collecting, handling, and recycling paint. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will oversee the program to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
HB 2239 requires new or expanded AI data centers (100+ megawatts capacity) built after August 28, 2027, to install closed-loop water cooling systems or equivalent alternatives. Operators must submit annual public reports detailing water use, energy sources, emissions, waste, and community health metrics. Failure to comply with cooling requirements or report submissions incurs daily civil penalties up to $50,000. The law mandates public access to these reports within 60 days of submission, enhancing transparency around environmental and health impacts.
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