Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2497: Establishes a "Meat Production Justice Grant Program"
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 348, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a meat production justice grant program. Section A. Chapter 348, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 348.182, to read as follows: 348.182. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Authority", the Missouri agricultural and small business development authority; (2) "Beef producer", all beef producers who sell cattle; (3) "Facility", any federally inspected facilities housing or processing cattle or hogs; (4) "Pork producer", all pork producers who sell hogs. 2. Subje.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 348, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a meat production justice grant program. Section A. Chapter 348, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 348.182, to read as follows: 348.182. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Authority", the Missouri agricultural and small business development authority; (2) "Beef producer", all beef producers who sell cattle; (3) "Facility", any federally inspected facilities housing or processing cattle or hogs; (4) "Pork producer", all pork producers who sell hogs. 2. Subject to appropriation, the authority shall establish a meat production justice grant program to provide incentives to beef and pork producers to adhere to sustainable production practices that promote social, economic, and environmental justice. The authority shall award grants to eligible beef and pork producers on the basis of available funds with priority given to producers having the greatest need. 3. Any beef producer who maintains Beef Quality Assurance Certification for staff and management and who is willing to enter into a grant agreement under the terms outlined in subsection 6 of this section shall be eligible for a grant under the meat production justice grant program to fund facility improvements and other facility or operation needs to satisfactorily meet Beef Quality Assurance standards. EXPLANATION -- …