Environment (Conservation) in Missouri

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HJR 195: Proposes a constitutional amendment on wildlife enforcement, conservation commission and department of conservation agents ability to enter on privately owned property and makes the rule promulgation subject to the requirements for executive agencies under general law

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri's Constitution that changes wildlife enforcement rules. It requires conservation agents to obtain a warrant or get landowner consent before entering private property for enforcement, except in emergencies like immediate safety threats. The amendment also sets strict limits on seizing wildlife: agents must return it within 72 hours (or get court approval), and cannot retain it for "documentation" beyond that without judicial review. These changes directly affect landowners, conservation agents, and wildlife enforcement procedures by strengthening property rights during investigations.

Topics ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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 The repealed law created rules for landowners to earn payments for planting trees in configurations like alley cropping, forested buffers along waterways, and silvopasture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 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 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 ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Building Codes Homeownership

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 ✗ Environment ✗ Transportation

Sub-Topics Air Quality Conservation Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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 ✗ Energy ✗ Environment ✗ Housing

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Building Codes Property Taxes

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 & Taxes ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry

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