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Missouri exempts non-class A cotton gins from air dispersion modeling and alters fund-reversion rules

Original title: Creates provisions relating to the regulation of air quality

Last action · July 9, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsor: Jason Bean

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What This Bill Does

Missouri law now exempts certain s from submitting for construction permits, alters fund reversion rules for the Natural Resources Protection Fund starting in June 2027, and directs a portion of electric power distribution sales tax revenue to the air pollution control program.

Why it matters

The measure changes permitting requirements for agricultural businesses, alters how unexpended balances in environmental protection funds are managed after June 2027, and establishes a dedicated revenue transfer from electric power distribution taxes to fund air pollution control efforts.

Background
  • The Missouri General Assembly enacts statutory changes regarding state funds, environmental permits, and motor vehicle emissions inspection programs. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Cotton gin owners and operators

Non-class A cotton gin owners are no longer required to submit air dispersion modeling to obtain construction permits.

Directly affected

Motor vehicle owners

Vehicle owners must comply with emissions inspection requirements and dealership disclosure rules upon vehicle sales or transfers.

Directly affected

Department of Natural Resources

The department administers permit fees, fund allocations, and air pollution control programs funded by designated revenues.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all cotton gins exempt from air dispersion modeling?
No, only owners or operators of a that is not a class A source are exempt from submitting to obtain a construction permit.
What happens to unexpended balances in the Natural Resources Protection Fund after June 2027?
Beginning July 1, 2027, any unexpended balance in the fund's subaccounts exceeding the preceding biennium's collections shall not revert to the state general revenue fund.
What is the maximum fee allowed for an emissions inspection?
A fee not to exceed twenty-four dollars may be charged for an emissions inspection.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

33 actions
  1. Jul 9, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
    Signed by Governor
  2. May 28, 2026Senate
    Reported Duly Enrolled Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
  3. May 28, 2026Senate
    Signed by Senate President Pro Tem
  4. May 28, 2026House
    Signed by House Speaker
  5. May 28, 2026Office of the Governor
    Delivered to Governor
  6. May 14, 2026House
    Bill Placed on H Informal Calendar
Show 27 earlier actions
  1. May 14, 2026HouseCommittee
    Voted Do Pass H Fiscal Review
  2. May 14, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Do Pass H Fiscal Review
  3. May 14, 2026HouseFloor
    H Third Read and Passed
  4. May 14, 2026SenateFloor
    Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
  5. May 12, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred H Fiscal Review Committee
  6. May 11, 2026HouseCommittee
    Voted Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
  7. May 11, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
  8. May 7, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred H Rules - Administrative
  9. May 5, 2026HouseCommittee
    Voted Do Pass H Agriculture
  10. May 5, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Do Pass H Agriculture
  11. Apr 28, 2026House
    Hearing Conducted H Agriculture
  12. Apr 23, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred H Agriculture
  13. Apr 22, 2026HouseFloor
    H Second Read
  14. Apr 21, 2026Senate
    Reported from S Fiscal Oversight Committee
  15. Apr 21, 2026SenateFloor
    S Third Read and Passed
  16. Apr 21, 2026HouseIntroduced
    H First Read
  17. Apr 20, 2026SenateCommittee
    Voted Do Pass S Fiscal Oversight Committee
  18. Apr 16, 2026SenateCommittee
    Referred S Fiscal Oversight Committee
  19. Apr 15, 2026Senate
    SS S offered & adopted (Bean)--(4510S.04F)
  20. Apr 15, 2026Senate
    Perfected
  21. Apr 15, 2026Senate
    Reported Truly Perfected S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
  22. Apr 8, 2026Senate
    Reported from S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
  23. Feb 9, 2026SenateCommittee
    Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
  24. Feb 2, 2026Senate
    Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
  25. Jan 15, 2026SenateFloor
    Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
  26. Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroduced
    S First Read
  27. Dec 1, 2025Senate
    Prefiled

Version history & redline

4 versions on file
Comparing 4/15/2026 - SS S offered & adopted (Bean)--(4510S.04F) 4/15/2026 - Adopted → 4510S.04P - Perfected
removed addedOfficial text
removed: 4510S.04F 1 added: EXPLANATION-Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in this bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted in the law. SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 1033 added: 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY SENATOR BEAN. 4510S.04P KRISTINA MARTIN, Secretary AN ACT To repeal sections 640.220, 643.315, and 643.350, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof four new sections relating to the regulation of […]
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Lobbying Activity

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Discoveries

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Natural Resources Protection Fund Reversion Shift

The bill transitions fund subaccount reversion rules starting June 30, 2027, stopping excess unexpended balances from reverting to the general revenue fund.

Connected Entities

Department of Natural Resources, General Assembly, Missouri Air Emission Reduction Fund and 1 more
OrganizationDepartment of Natural Resources“State department responsible for environmental regulation”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Missouri legislative body enacting the bill”Map →
OrganizationMissouri Air Emission Reduction Fund“Fund for air emission reduction administration”Map →
OrganizationNatural Resources Protection Fund“State treasury fund for environmental protection subaccounts”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.senate.mo.gov

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