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SB 1586

SS#2/SCS/SB 1586 - The act modifies and creates new provisions relating to solid waste management. Under the act, no person may transfer title to any property containing a solid waste disposal site or demolition landfill without disclosing the sale, conveyance, or transfer to the Department of Natural Resources. The seller shall inform the buyer with a written notice signed and dated by the seller about the existence and location of the disposal or landfill site. If the seller fails to send the written notice to the buyer, the buyer may cancel the sale and the seller shall return to the buyer any earnest money paid by the buyer to the seller. After October 1, 2027, an annual adjustment of fees collected for solid waste accepted shall be based on the percentage increase measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the preceding year. The Department shall have the authority to assess, investigate, test, remediate, and manage abandoned solid waste disposal areas. 51%, instead of 61% as currently provided, of revenue shall be used to fund the operating costs of the Department. 10% of revenue shall be allocated to the Department for remediation of abandoned solid waste disposal areas. If there are no more abandoned solid waste disposal areas left in the state in any given year, the percentage of revenue used to fund the operating costs of the Department shall increase to 61%. JULIA SHEVELEVA

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Brown

SB 1586 modifies Missouri solid waste management provisions, potentially affecting municipal waste operations, environmental standards, and disposal costs statewide.

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Bill Summary · SB 1586

Legislative bill overview

SB 1586 modifies Missouri's solid waste management regulations, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the provided information. The bill was introduced by Senator Ben Brown and addresses how the state manages, regulates, or handles solid waste materials across various contexts.

Why is this important

Solid waste management affects public health, environmental quality, and municipal budgets across the state. Changes to these regulations can impact how cities and counties operate landfills, recycling programs, and waste collection services, potentially shifting costs to taxpayers or businesses.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. environmental protection: Changes may either loosen environmental standards (raising public health concerns) or increase compliance costs for municipalities and waste management companies
  • Local vs. state authority: Modifications could centralize waste management decisions at the state level or grant more flexibility to individual cities and counties
  • Funding implications: The bill may alter who pays for waste management infrastructure and services, affecting municipal budgets and consumer waste disposal fees

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

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