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MO SB285
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends RSMo sections 260.500 and 644.016 to narrow the definition of "waters of the state" by removing the phrase "and includes waters of the United States lying within the state"
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"Waters of the state" would be defined as rivers, streams, lakes, and other surface and subsurface water bodies within Missouri's boundaries that are not entirely confined on lands owned, leased, or controlled by a single person or joint owners
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Affects both the hazardous substance emergency response statutes (sections 260.500-260.550) and the Clean Water Commission statutes (sections 644.006-644.141)
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Introduced by Senator Kehoe on January 21, 2015 during the 98th General Assembly's First Regular Session
Legislative Description
Modifies the definition of "waters of the state"
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
2/11/2015