Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1917: Creates new provisions relating to public water supply districts
Status: In committee, February 26, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 247, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to public water supply districts. Section A. Chapter 247, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 247.181 and 247.229, to read as follows: 247.181. 1. As an alternative to detachment pursuant to provisions of this chapter, the owners of record of fifty percent or more of the area of any tract of land located within a public water supply district organized under the provisions of sections 247.010 to 247.220, and that is not receiving water service from such district, may petition the cir.
From the engrossed text:
To amend chapter 247, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to public water supply districts. Section A. Chapter 247, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 247.181 and 247.229, to read as follows: 247.181. 1. As an alternative to detachment pursuant to provisions of this chapter, the owners of record of fifty percent or more of the area of any tract of land located within a public water supply district organized under the provisions of sections 247.010 to 247.220, and that is not receiving water service from such district, may petition the circuit court of the county in which the territory proposed to be detached is situated for expedited detachment of such territory from the district, and the petitioners shall be entitled to such detachment if the following conditions are satisfied as of the date the petition is filed: (1) No voters reside within the territory proposed to be detached, as shown by the records of the county election authority, as defined in section 115.015; (2) No water lines or other facilities owned or operated by the district are located on or under the territory proposed to be detached; (3) No general obligation bonds of the district are outstanding; and (4) The proposed territory to be detached is located in any …
Sponsors
- David Casteel (R, 097) · primary sponsor