Missouri HB3087: Helianthus annuus or any variety of Helianthus annuus is not considered an agricultural crop

What the bill says

To amend chapter 262, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the classification of certain plants. Section A. Chapter 262, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 262.975, to read as follows: 262.975. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for the purposes 2 of chapter 89, Helianthus annuus or any variety of Helianthus annuus shall not be 3 considered an agricultural crop. ✔ 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.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 262, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the classification of certain plants. Section A. Chapter 262, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 262.975, to read as follows: 262.975. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for the purposes 2 of chapter 89, Helianthus annuus or any variety of Helianthus annuus shall not be 3 considered an agricultural crop. ✔ 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.

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Sponsors

• Diehl, Dane (R, 125) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 27, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 22, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

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