HB 1632 creates tax credits for Missouri retailers and distributors selling biodiesel blends (5-20% biodiesel mixed with diesel fuel). It provides a 2-cent-per-gallon credit for blends of 5-10% biodiesel and a 5-cent-per-gallon credit for blends of 10-20% biodiesel sold at retail service stations or to final users within Missouri. The credits apply to tax years beginning in 2023 or later, with a total annual cap of $16 million and a sunset provision ending the program on December 31, 2028, unless reauthorized. This bill directly affects fuel sellers who meet the blend specifications defined in the law.
HB 1734 creates a revolving loan program to help Missouri homeowners' associations finance natural erosion control projects that protect waterways and drainage systems. The program, funded by state appropriations and loan repayments, covers projects like restoring natural waterways, stabilizing banks with vegetation, and adding flood capacity, but excludes projects using impermeable surfaces. Eligible associations must be nonprofit, secure homeowner approval through documented meetings, and provide property liens as collateral, with loans covering up to 80% of project costs and repayable over a maximum of ten years.
HB 2578 modifies Missouri's renewable energy definitions and sets new requirements for electric utilities. It redefines "renewable energy resources" to exclude nuclear energy (previously included under "alternative energy resources") and limits hydropower to small-scale systems (≤10MW without new water projects). The bill establishes a phased renewable energy portfolio standard requiring utilities to supply 2% (2011-2013), 5% (2014-2017), 10% (2018-2020), and 15% (2021+) of electricity from renewable sources, with at least 2% from solar. Utilities can meet requirements by purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs) or contracting directly with "accelerated renewable buyers" for certain projects.
HB 2119 modifies Missouri's "Property Assessment Clean Energy Act" to establish a program financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements for non-residential properties. It creates "clean energy development boards" (formed by municipalities) that can offer long-term property assessments (up to 30 years) to fund projects like solar installations or building retrofits, with these assessments recorded as liens on the property. The bill excludes residential properties, requires annual reporting to municipalities and the Department of Natural Resources, and defines key terms like "energy efficiency improvement" (e.g., insulation, efficient lighting) and "renewable energy improvement" (e.g., solar, wind systems). These boards gain authority to issue bonds, collect fees, and administer the financing program under state oversight.
HB 2389 prohibits weather modification activities in Missouri, including cloud seeding and dispersing substances into the atmosphere to alter weather patterns. It directly affects individuals or entities conducting such activities, such as agricultural operations using cloud seeding. The law authorizes the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to investigate reports via an online form, pursue civil lawsuits for violations, and seek damages or injunctions. It explicitly excludes standard pesticide use on farms and requires DNR to report violations to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
HB 2270 prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) in Missouri after January 1, 2028, with limited exceptions for airport use (if federally required) and military applications. It requires manufacturers to notify recipients and recall PFAS-containing foam sold before the ban, and mandates immediate reporting of any discharge of such foam to the Department of Natural Resources within 24 hours. The bill directly affects foam manufacturers, fire departments, airports, and military facilities that use or distribute these products. Key provisions include new environmental regulations for PFAS-containing foam and a transition period for manufacturers to phase out sales. The law aims to protect Missouri's water and soil from PFAS contamination by restricting the use of these persistent chemicals.
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.
HB 1969 requires excavators (like construction companies) to submit a notice of intent to dig to Missouri's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) before starting work. The DNR must then check if the site is within a location contaminated with hazardous waste, including areas under active cleanup, requiring cleanup, or listed in the state's hazardous waste registry. If contamination is confirmed, the DNR mandates soil testing - either by the responsible party or directly by the DNR - to ensure worker safety. This affects excavation projects by adding a mandatory safety check before digging begins.
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 2475 modifies Missouri's Renewable Energy Standard by establishing new renewable energy portfolio requirements for electric utilities. It requires utilities to generate or purchase electricity from alternative energy sources (including wind, solar, and hydropower) to meet specific annual targets: 2% by 2013, 5% by 2017, 10% by 2020, and 15% annually starting in 2021, with at least 2% coming from solar. Utilities can comply by purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs) or generating eligible energy, with Missouri-produced renewable energy counting as 1.25 times its actual amount toward compliance. The bill directly affects all electric utilities serving Missouri consumers, requiring them to meet these tiered targets for electricity sales.
