Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1624: Requires an applicant for a seed permit or renewal of a seed permit to include an affidavit that prohibits the sale of certain nonnative invasive plants
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 1624 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SASSMANN. 4756H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 263.070 and 266.031, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to nonnative invasive plants. Section A. Sections 263.070 and 266.031, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 263.070 and 266.031, to read as follows: 263.070. 1. A schedule of fees to defray the cost of inspecting greenhouses, nurseries, nursery dealers, nursery stock, plants, plant products and other materials is hereby established and shall be listed in the rules made pursuant to sections 263.010 to 263.180. This fee schedule may be revised from time to time to more accurately reflect the actual cost of these inspections. 2. Greenhouse inspection shall be optional and any grower of greenhouse plants who may desire or find need for a certificate of greenhouse inspection may obtain semiannual inspection of his greenhouse, premises and plants, by making application to the state entomologist. This semiannual inspection and certification of greenhouses shall be performed under the same general provisions as apply to the annual inspection of nurseries. Greenhouse inspection certificates shall expire on November thirtieth of each year. 3. All nurseries in this state shall be inspected at least once each year to …
Sponsors
- Bruce Sassmann (R, 061) · primary sponsor
- Mark Boyko (D, 090)
- Colin Wellenkamp (R, 105)
- Burton, Michael (D, 092)
Latest actions
- : Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 11, 2026): 8 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (February 4, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1624?
- HB1624 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requires an applicant for a seed permit or renewal of a seed permit to include an affidavit that prohibits the sale of certain nonnative invasive plants.
- What is the status of HB1624?
- In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H) (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1624?
- Bruce Sassmann (R, 061), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1624?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1624&year=2026&code=R
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