Missouri HB1619: Requires the department of natural resources to use at least ten percent of any moneys appropriated for the Rock Island Trail State Park to address adjacent landowner concerns

What the bill says

To amend chapter 253, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Rock Island Trail State Park appropriations. Section A. Chapter 253, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 253.178, to read as follows: 253.178. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department of natural resources shall use not less than ten percent of any state or federal moneys appropriated for the development of the Rock Island Trail State Park to address adjacent landowner concerns such as agricultural fencing, agricultural crossings, drainage, signage.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 253, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Rock Island Trail State Park appropriations. Section A. Chapter 253, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 253.178, to read as follows: 253.178. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the department of natural resources shall use not less than ten percent of any state or federal moneys appropriated for the development of the Rock Island Trail State Park to address adjacent landowner concerns such as agricultural fencing, agricultural crossings, drainage, signage, safety, and security. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Bruce Sassmann (R, 061) · primary sponsor
• George Hruza (R, 089)

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)