St. Louis County shoreline stabilization near Scandia Cemetery authorization

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Grant Hauschild and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes a shoreline stabilization project near Scandia Cemetery in St. Louis County to protect cemetery property from erosion and flood risk.

Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy

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Summary of SF 2841 — St. Louis County shoreline stabilization near Scandia Cemetery authorization

What this bill is

Bill number: SF 2841

Title: St. Louis County shoreline stabilization near Scandia Cemetery authorization

Purpose (as indicated by the title): To authorize a shoreline stabilization project near the Scandia Cemetery in St. Louis County.

Status and process so far:

Introduced and given first reading on March 20, 2025
Referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee

Related legislation: Companion bill HF 2727 (House)

What the bill would do (based on the title and typical scope of such authorizations)

The bill seeks to authorize a shoreline stabilization project near the Scandia Cemetery in St. Louis County. While the exact mechanisms are not provided in the summary, such authorizations typically involve:

Approval for a specific erosion control or shoreline restoration project
Potential authorization of a state or local government agency to implement the project
Provisions outlining oversight, compliance with environmental and land-use requirements, and project timing

Exact project details (e.g., engineering approach, funding sources, permitting requirements, deadlines) are not included in the summary and would be found in the bill’s text and fiscal note.

Affected parties and impacts

Primary beneficiaries/escorts: Scandia Cemetery properties and adjacent shoreline land in St. Louis County, and the county government or appropriate state agency responsible for approving and overseeing the project.

Other potential stakeholders: Nearby landowners, local residents, environmental stakeholders, and agencies involved in water resources and shoreline management.

Possible consequences: Protection of cemetery property from shoreline erosion or flood impacts; potential environmental review, permitting processes, and monitoring requirements.

Procedural and timeline aspects

After introduction, the bill was referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee, indicating a committee review phase where hearings and amendments would occur.

If advanced, the bill would proceed through additional legislative steps (votes in the Senate and House, conference if needed) and potential governor action. Specific dates and milestones depend on committee action and floor scheduling.

Next steps and where to read more

To understand the exact provisions, funding, deadlines, and regulatory requirements, view the full text of SF 2841 and any accompanying fiscal note or analysis.

Check for updates on the companion HF 2727 for parallel provisions in the House.

Note: The summary reflects available information (title, status, and related companion) and indicates where details are determined by the bill’s actual text.