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SB 1514

SB 1514 - The act repeals the "The Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990". The act is identical to provisions in HCS/SS/SB 889 (2026), SB 790 (2025), provisions in HB 1366 (2025), provisions in SCS/SB 757 (2025). JULIA SHEVELEVA

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kurtis Gregory

SB 1514 eliminates Missouri's 1990 Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act, ending statutory forestry and economic diversification programs with unclear environmental and economic consequences.

Hearing Conducted S Government Efficiency Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1514

Legislative bill overview

SB 1514 would repeal the Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990, which established programs to promote economic diversification and reforestation initiatives in Missouri. The bill eliminates the statutory framework that has governed these activities for over three decades, though the fiscal and programmatic implications depend on what funding mechanisms and agency responsibilities were tied to the original act.

Why is this important

This repeal would affect Missouri's approach to environmental management and economic development strategy in forestry and related sectors. Depending on current program funding levels and whether agencies have developed alternative authorities, the change could impact reforestation efforts, forest management priorities, and any associated economic incentives that were created under the 1990 act.

Potential points of contention

  • Environmental impact: Environmental advocates may argue that repealing forestry and afforestation programs undermines climate and conservation goals, while proponents may counter that the programs are outdated or ineffective
  • Economic consequences: Uncertainty about whether the repeal affects economic incentives for forest-related industries or rural development programs that may depend on the 1990 act's authority
  • Clarification needed: The bill's intent is unclear from available information—whether this is administrative cleanup of obsolete law or represents a substantive policy shift away from diversification/afforestation priorities

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

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