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This bill requires the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to allocate at least ten percent of any state or federal funding designated for the Rock Island Trail State Park specifically towards addressing concerns of landowners adjacent to the trail. These concerns include agricultural fencing, agricultural crossings, drainage issues, signage, safety, and security. The bill introduces a new section to Chapter 253 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), which governs state parks and historic sites, and mandates that this allocation must be made regardless of any other existing legal provisions. By explicitly setting aside a minimum percentage of funds for adjacent landowner concerns, the bill aims to proactively mitigate potential conflicts and address practical challenges that may arise when establishing a new state park near private agricultural lands.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB62&year=2025&code=R