Updates in 2026:

• HB1899 [LS] Designates the first full week in May as “Missouri Compost Awareness Week”; Designates the first full week in May as “Missouri Compost Awareness Week” – read second time
• HB2486 [LS] Modifies provisions relating to soil and water practices; Adjusts the process of electing/appointing soil and water district supervisors to best align with the principles of soil health; explicitly defines/introduces healthy soil practices

Updates in 2025:

• HB191 [LS] Designates the first full week in May as “Missouri Compost Awareness Week”; Designates the first full week in May as ‘Missouri Compost Awareness Week’ to promote composting of food scraps and yard waste for healthier soil. – Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
• HB585 [LS] Modifies provisions relating to soil and water practices; Revises definitions and duties of the State Soil and Water Districts Commission to prioritize healthy soils and watershed health. Formalizes ‘healthy soils practices’ and broadens the commission’s authority to promote soil health, drought resilience, and stormwater mitigation. – Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Updates in 2024:

• HB2006 [LS] Appropriation bill; includes “To the Department of Agriculture, For agricultural management practices focused on soil health that will result in improved crop productivity and water use efficiency for Missouri crops by applying live, native algae produced and delivered on-farm, From Budget Stabilization Fund (0522) (one-time)…$1,000,000” – signed by governor 6/28/2024
• HB2046 [LS] Modifies provisions relating to soil and water practices; Summary “This bill expands the scope of the State Soil and Water Districts Commission to include formulating policies and programs to improve soil and watershed health. Currently, six of the Commission members must be farmers. The bill requires at least three of the farmer members demonstrate competency in healthy soils practices. The bill also expands the duty and authority of soil and water districts to take measures to improve soil and watershed health, water quality, groundwater supply, storm water mitigation, flood control, drought resilience, and crop security within the district.” – referred to General Laws Committee before adjournment
• HB2241 [LS] Designates the first full week in May as “Missouri Compost Awareness Week”; includes “The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to recognize the importance of composting food scraps and yard waste and using compost to create healthier soil.” – voted Do Pass in House
• SB964 [LS] Enacts provisions relating to state designations; includes “The first full week in May each year is hereby designated as “Missouri Compost Awareness Week”. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to recognize the importance of composting food scraps and yard waste and using compost to create healthier soil.” – in Senate with House amendments at adjournment

Updates in 2023:

• HB1124 [LS] Modifies provisions relating to soil and water practices; Summary “This bill expands the scope of the State Soil and Water Districts Commission to include formulating policies and programs to improve soil and watershed health. Currently, six of the Commission members must be farmers. The bill requires at least three of the farmer members demonstrate competency in healthy soils practices. The bill also expands the duty and authority of soil and water districts to take measures to improve soil and watershed health, water quality, groundwater supply, storm water mitigation, flood control, drought resilience, and crop security within the district.” – referred to Conservation and Natural Resources Committee before adjournment

Updates in 2022:

• HB2833 [LS] Modifies provisions relating to soil and water practices; Summary “This bill expands the scope of the State Soil and Water Districts Commission to include formulating policies and programs to improve soil and watershed health. Currently, six of the Commission members must be farmers. The bill requires at least three of the farmer members demonstrate competency in healthy soils practices. The bill also expands the duty and authority of soil and water districts to take measures to improve soil and watershed health, water quality, groundwater supply, storm water mitigation, flood control, drought resilience, and crop security within the district.” – stalled in committee

Updates in 2021:

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