Bill > HB3295

This bill modifies the composition and requirements for members of the Clean Water Commission of the State of Missouri, a water contaminant control agency housed within the department of natural resources. The commission will continue to have seven members appointed by the governor with the senate's consent, with no more than four from the same political party, but the specific representation is being redefined. Instead of requiring at least two members knowledgeable about agriculture, industry, or mining, and one about publicly owned wastewater treatment works, the new provisions mandate one member knowledgeable about agriculture, one about industry or mining, one about publicly owned wastewater treatment works, and four members representing the general public. All members appointed after August 28, 2002, must demonstrate interest and knowledge in water quality, and be qualified to assess scientific and technical information. The bill also introduces stricter conflict of interest rules, preventing the governor from appointing individuals with substantial interests in regulated businesses and requiring the commission to establish rules for members to recuse themselves from discussions and votes when a conflict exists. Additionally, the bill changes the attendance requirement for remaining on the commission from missing four consecutive regular meetings to missing six consecutive regular commission meetings.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3295&year=2026&code=R