Missouri HB2847: Amends provisions governing changes made to local zoning regulations in certain home rule cities

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2847 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE KNIGHT. 6256H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 89.060, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to changes to zoning regulations. Section A. Section 89.060, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 89.060, to read as follows: 89.060. 1. Such regulations, restrictions, and boundaries may from time to time be amended, supplemented, changed, modified, or repealed. In case, however, of a protest against such change duly signed and acknowledged by the owners of thirty percent or more, either of the areas of the land (exclusive of streets and alleys) included in such proposed change or within an area determined by lines drawn parallel to and one hundred and eightyfive feet distant from the boundaries of the district proposed to be changed, such amendment shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of two-thirds of all the members of the legislative body of such municipality. The provisions of section 89.050 relative to public hearing and official notice shall apply equally to all changes or amendments. 2. (1) No charter provision or order or ordinance adopted by a city shall allow, permit, or authorize a challenge, protest, contest, or repeal of any changes or …

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Sponsors

• Knight, Jeff (R, 142) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB2847?

HB2847 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Amends provisions governing changes made to local zoning regulations in certain home rule cities.

What is the status of HB2847?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2847?

Knight, Jeff (R, 142).

Where is the official record for HB2847?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2847&year=2026&code=R