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HB 2267

Repeals the "Missouri Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990"

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Taylor

HB 2267 eliminates Missouri's 1990 law providing forest development and economic diversification tax incentives, ending state forestry support programs.

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Bill Summary · HB 2267

Legislative bill overview

HB 2267 repeals Missouri's Economic Diversification and Afforestation Act of 1990, which established tax incentives and programs to promote forest development and economic diversification in Missouri. The bill eliminates the statutory framework that has governed these forestry and economic development initiatives for over three decades.

Why is this important

The repeal would end state-level support for afforestation projects and related economic incentives that may have influenced land use patterns, forestry industry development, and rural economic strategies across Missouri. This directly affects landowners, forestry operations, and rural communities that may have relied on or benefited from the act's provisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Loss of forestry incentives: Elimination of tax breaks or subsidies that incentivized tree planting and forest management could reduce participation in conservation or reforestation efforts
  • Economic impact on rural areas: Rural communities and forestry-dependent economies may lose targeted development support and economic diversification tools
  • Lack of stated justification: The bill provides no apparent reasoning for repeal, making it unclear whether this addresses ineffective policy, budget concerns, or ideological changes

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

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