Bill > HB70

This bill modifies the provisions of Missouri's Emergency Response Commission fee structure, extending the fee collection period from August 28, 2018, to August 28, 2025. The bill maintains existing fee requirements for employers reporting hazardous chemical inventories, including a $100 annual fee for most employers, with specific provisions for petroleum facilities and businesses. Employers will continue to pay fees for hazardous substances exceeding certain weight thresholds, with a maximum annual fee of $10,000. The bill introduces a new provision for a one-time fee to be calculated and paid by November 1, 2025, based on the March 1, 2025 filing. The fees support chemical emergency preparedness activities, including contingency planning, training, public notification, and local emergency planning committee operations. Employers can opt to have the commission distribute their Tier II chemical inventory reports to local emergency planning committees and fire departments for an additional $10 per facility fee. The bill also requires local emergency planning committees to coordinate with state agencies and provide annual reports on their expenditures and activities.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB70&year=2025&code=R