Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2905: Creates and modifies provisions relating to federally managed lands within the borders of the state
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2905 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MAYHEW. 4248H.02I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 12.025, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to federally managed lands, with penalty provisions. Section A. Section 12.025, RSMo, is repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 1.2050 and 12.025, to read as follows: 1.2050. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Natural Resource and Community Protection Act". 2. The provisions of this section shall apply to all federally managed lands within the boundaries of the state of Missouri including, but not limited to, national parks, scenic riverways, wildlife refuges, and other federally designated areas. This section shall not apply to any area specifically excluded by the United States Constitution. 3. No federal agency shall acquire lands within Missouri or impose new regulations on existing federally managed land and (2) The agency seeking to acquire the land consults with the affected communities in at least two public hearings at least thirty days apart and held in the county seat of each affected county. 4. Federal regulations conflicting with state laws governing natural resources shall be deemed unenforceable unless explicitly authorized by Congress. 5. State and local law enforcement agencies shall have …
Sponsors
- Don Mayhew (R, 124) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2905?
- HB2905 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Creates and modifies provisions relating to federally managed lands within the borders of the state.
- What is the status of HB2905?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2905?
- Don Mayhew (R, 124).
- Where is the official record for HB2905?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2905&year=2026&code=R
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