Bill > HB3076

This bill clarifies that agricultural nonpoint sources, which are diffuse sources of pollution like runoff from farms, and agricultural storm water discharges and return flows from irrigated agriculture are exempt from Missouri's clean water permitting requirements. This means farmers generally won't need permits for these types of discharges unless they enter state waters and cause harm to public health, safety, welfare, or the environment. The bill defines these agricultural discharges to include storm water and snowmelt runoff, drainage, and infiltration from standard farming practices, encompassing activities like soil cultivation and the production of agricultural commodities and livestock. It also specifies that this exemption does not affect regulations concerning concentrated animal feeding operations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3076&year=2026&code=R