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HB 3087

Helianthus annuus or any variety of Helianthus annuus is not considered an agricultural crop

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dane Diehl

Sunflowers would be excluded from the definition of agricultural crop for local planning and zoning under Missouri Chapter 89.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3087

Summary of HB 3087 (2026) – Missouri

Purpose and intent

  • This bill would classify Helianthus annuus (sunflowers) and any variety of Helianthus annuus as not being an agricultural crop.
  • The provision applies notwithstanding any other law to the contrary and is targeted for the purposes of chapter 89 (which governs local planning and zoning in Missouri).

Key provisions and changes

  • Adds a new section, 262.975, to Chapter 262 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
  • Section 262.975 states that for the purposes of Chapter 89, Helianthus annuus or any variety thereof shall not be considered an agricultural crop.
  • The bill would thus exclude sunflowers from the definition of “agricultural crop” for relevant local planning and zoning considerations.

Who or what would be affected

  • Sunflowers, including all varieties of Helianthus annuus, would be treated as non-agricultural crops under the specified context.
  • Local planning and zoning authorities that rely on the category of “agricultural crop” in Chapter 89 would be affected, potentially altering land-use regulations, permitting, zoning classifications, or other planning standards for properties that grow sunflowers.
  • Farmers, property owners, developers, and local governments engaging in land-use decisions under Chapter 89 may experience changes in how sunflower cultivation is regulated at the local level.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Bill introduced in the 2026 session by Representative Diehl, with Dane Diehl as a co-sponsor.
  • Action history:
    • 2026-01-22: Introduced and read First Time (H)
    • 2026-01-27: Read Second Time (H)
    • 2026-05-15: Referred to Emerging Issues (H)
  • There is no stated effective date within the text provided; typically, if enacted, the section would become law per the bill’s effective date, unless otherwise specified in the statute.

Additional notes

  • The bill is similar to SB 1058 (2026), indicating parallel proposals in the Senate.
  • The explanatory material clarifies that bolded text in the bill is proposed, while text in brackets would be omitted.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill’s language to current Missouri law on Chapter 89 and Chapter 262 to illustrate the exact practical differences for local zoning classifications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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