Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1899: Designates the first full week in May as "Missouri Compost Awareness Week"
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Missouri compost awareness week. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 9.397, to read as follows: 9.397. The first full week in May each year is hereby designated as "Missouri 2 Compost Awareness Week". The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in 3 appropriate events and activities to recognize the importance of composting food scraps 4 and yard waste and using compost to create healthier soil. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced bracke.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Missouri compost awareness week. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 9.397, to read as follows: 9.397. The first full week in May each year is hereby designated as "Missouri 2 Compost Awareness Week". The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in 3 appropriate events and activities to recognize the importance of composting food scraps 4 and yard waste and using compost to create healthier soil. ✔ 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.
Sponsors
- Adrian Plank (D, 047) · primary sponsor
- Mark Boyko (D, 090)
- Gregg Bush (D, 050)
- Burton, Michael (D, 092)