Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3385: Gives preferential treatment in state purchasing contracts to Missouri-grown agricultural products
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 34, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to state purchase of Missouri agricultural products. Section A. Chapter 34, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 34.072, to read as follows: 34.072. 1. In making purchases, the commissioner of administration or any agent of the state with purchasing power shall give preference to Missouri-grown or Missouri-produced agricultural products, provided that such products are available in sufficient quantity, are of good quality, and do not exceed the cost of similar products produced outside t.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 34, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to state purchase of Missouri agricultural products. Section A. Chapter 34, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 34.072, to read as follows: 34.072. 1. In making purchases, the commissioner of administration or any agent of the state with purchasing power shall give preference to Missouri-grown or Missouri-produced agricultural products, provided that such products are available in sufficient quantity, are of good quality, and do not exceed the cost of similar products produced outside this state by more than ten percent. For purposes of this section, "produced" means planted, grown, cultivated, harvested, raised, collected, processed, or manufactured. 2. The competitive bidding process in section 34.042 applies to the purchases made under this section. 3. In making purchases for this state, its governmental agencies, political subdivisions, institutions, or school districts, the commissioner of administration shall give a bidding preference consisting of a five percent preference on bids for Missourigrown or Missouri-produced agricultural products. 4. This section is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the requirements of any other laws or regulations mandating preference for Missouri-grown foods and products. 5. The commissioner of administration shall promulgate all necessary rules and regulations regarding specifications, quality standards, time of delivery, performance, EXPLANATION -- …