Missouri HB2397: Modifies requirements for a dissolution of a public water supply district

What the bill says

From the engrossed text:

4332S.06F SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2397 To repeal sections 67.319, 247.220, 640.144, 640.220, 643.350, 644.021, and 644.057, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof nine new sections relating to programs overseen by the department of natural resources. Section A. Sections 67.319, 247.220, 640.144, 640.220, 643.350, 644.021, and 644.057, RSMo, are repealed and nine new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 67.319, 247.220, 247.229, 640.144, 640.220, 643.350, 644.021, 644.057, and 644.083, to read as follows: 67.319. 1. If approved by a majority of the voters voting on the proposal, any city, town, village, sewer district, or water supply district located within this state may, by ordinance, levy and impose annually upon water service lines providing water service to residential property having four or fewer dwelling units within the jurisdiction of such city, town, village, sewer district, or water supply district a fee not to exceed [one dollar] two dollars per month or [twelve] twenty-four dollars annually. 2. The ballot of submission shall be in substantially the following form: For the purpose of repair or replacement of water lines extending from the water main to a residential dwelling due to failure of the line, shall ______ (city, town, village, sewer district, or water supply district) be authorized to impose a fee not to exceed [one dollar] …

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Sponsors

• Robert Bromley (R, 162) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 9, 2026: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
2. July 9, 2026: Approved by Governor (G)
3. May 28, 2026: Delivered to Governor
4. May 28, 2026: Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
5. May 28, 2026: Signed by House Speaker (H)
6. May 15, 2026: House Message (H)
7. May 15, 2026: Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 127 NOES: 17 PRESENT: 0
8. May 15, 2026: House Adopts (H) - SS, as amended AYES: 129 NOES: 16 PRESENT: 0
9. May 15, 2026: Taken Up
10. May 15, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

Votes

• Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed (May 15, 2026): 127 yea, 17 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (May 15, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Adopts (H) - SS, as amended AYES: 129 NOES: 16 PRESENT: 0 (May 15, 2026): 129 yea, 16 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed with Amendments (S) - SA 1 AYES: 33 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (May 14, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed (H) (March 5, 2026): 130 yea, 15 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (February 23, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2397?

HB2397 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies requirements for a dissolution of a public water supply district.

What is the status of HB2397?

Signed into law as of July 9, 2026. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (July 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2397?

Robert Bromley (R, 162).

Where is the official record for HB2397?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2397&year=2026&code=R