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MO HB2762

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Banderman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Solar energy projects generating electricity for resale on agricultural land must have that portion reclassified and taxed as commercial (subclass 3) property, with solar project tax liability set at $2,500 per megawatt of nameplate capacity beginning August 28, 2026

  • Solar energy projects built on or after January 1, 2027, must maintain 200-foot setbacks from occupied dwellings, churches, or schools, and must secure all property rights for transmission before construction begins (exempts projects 5 megawatts or less)

  • Wind energy conversion systems (5+ turbines, 50+ feet tall) must apply to the FAA for light-mitigating technology, with new systems required to apply before beginning commercial operations after August 28, 2026, and existing systems required to apply by August 28, 2031, with $5,000/day/turbine fines for non-compliance

  • Public water supply district dissolution now requires four-sevenths voter approval instead of two-thirds majority

  • Eminent domain authority is removed for corporations seeking to condemn property for wind or solar generation facilities, though condemnation authority remains for transmission lines, substations, and other infrastructure needed to connect these facilities to the grid

Legislative Description

Modifies and creates new provisions relating to utilities

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Utilities2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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