HB 2470 Summary

• Establishes the "Missouri Global Warming Solutions Act of 2010" requiring the Air Conservation Commission to monitor and regulate greenhouse gas emissions from significant sources in Missouri.

• Requires the commission to determine 1990 greenhouse gas emission levels and set a statewide emissions limit equivalent to that level to be achieved by 2024.

• Mandates the commission adopt regulations by January 1, 2015 implementing greenhouse gas emission limits and reduction measures that become operative January 1, 2016, focusing on maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective reductions.

• Requires annual reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from sources starting with those contributing most to statewide emissions, including accounting for all electricity consumed in Missouri regardless of generation source.

• Establishes penalties of class A misdemeanor for violations, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense.