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MO HB2298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kent Haden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing exemption that excluded electric cooperatives from enhanced compensation requirements when condemning agricultural or horticultural property
  • Electric cooperatives operating under a cooperative business plan will now be required to pay 150% of fair market value when taking agricultural or horticultural land for electric plant construction
  • Applies to eminent domain proceedings by electrical corporations requiring a certificate of convenience and necessity under section 393.170
  • Does not apply retroactively to applications filed before August 28, 2022
  • Amends section 523.039, RSMo, to treat electric cooperatives the same as other electrical corporations in eminent domain compensation calculations

Legislative Description

Removes the exemption for electric cooperatives in eminent domain proceedings

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Committee on Rural Issues2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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