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MO HB3385

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Overcast

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the commissioner of administration and state purchasing agents to give preference to Missouri-grown or Missouri-produced agricultural products when available in sufficient quantity and good quality, and priced within 10% of out-of-state alternatives

  • Defines "produced" broadly to include planted, grown, cultivated, harvested, raised, collected, processed, or manufactured products

  • Establishes a 5% bidding preference for Missouri agricultural products in purchases made for state agencies, political subdivisions, institutions, and school districts

  • Maintains existing competitive bidding requirements under section 34.042 and supplements rather than replaces other Missouri-preference laws

  • Directs the commissioner of administration to promulgate rules for specifications, quality standards, delivery, and bidding preferences, with rulemaking authority subject to General Assembly review under chapter 536

Legislative Description

Gives preferential treatment in state purchasing contracts to Missouri-grown agricultural products

Last Action

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2/25/2026

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