HB 2905 — Creates and modifies provisions relating to federally managed lands within the borders of the state

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Missouri Revised Statutes: Section 1.2050, RSMo; Section 12.025, RSMo.

• Section 1.2050, RSMo

  Resource and Community Protection Act". 2. The provisions of this section shall apply to all federally managed lands within the boundaries of the state of Missouri including, but not limited to, national parks, scenic riverways, wildlife refuges, and other federally designated areas. This section shall not apply to any area specifically excluded by the United States Constitution. 3. federal agency shall acquire lands within Missouri or impose new regulations on existing federally managed land unless: (1) The general assembly gives express consent; and (2The agency seeking to acquire the land consults with the affected communities in at least two public hearings at least thirty days apart and held in the county seat of each affected county. 4. Federal regulations conflicting with state laws governing natural resources shall be deemed unenforceable unless explicitly authorized by Congress. 5. State and local law enforcement agencies shall have primary authority to enforce laws related to natural resources within areas of concurrent jurisdiction. bold-face 6. Federal enforcement actions related to natural resources, traffic laws, or the Missouri criminal code within Missouri shall: (1)conducted in coordination with state or local law enforcement; (2Receive prior written approval from the local sheriff or chief law enforcement officer, except in emergencies; and (3) Any enforcement action taken on a state road or highway shall be conducted by a peace officer standards and training certified law enforcement official. 7. Federal law enforcement officers shall not issue citations, make arrests, or take enforcement actions for minor nonfederal infractions, such as equipment violations or minor traffic offenses, within Missouri unless: (1The action is taken in direct coordination with state or local law enforcement; and (The enforcement officers hold a peace officer standards and training certification. 8.enforcement actions by federal officers in violation of this provision shall be deemed unlawful and subject to penalties under this section. 9.eral law enforcement officers are prohibited from impounding vehicles, seizing domestic animals, or confiscating personal property within Missouri unless: (1) The officer has prior written approval from state or local law enforcement authorities; or (2) A state court order explicitly authorizes such actions. 10. Any property seized in violation of this section shall be returned immediately to the owner and the federal agency involved shall be subject to penalties under this section. Additional penalties, including actual and punitive damages, may be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. 1Revenues generated from activities on federally managed lands within Missouri, including resource extraction, permits, and fines, shall be shared with the state government, with seventy percent of the revenue allocated to the state government and thirty percent of the revenue allocated to the federal government. Such revenues shall be allocated in part to: (1)port local community projects; (2) Fund transportation improvements on state and county roads adjacent to or near federal land; and (3) Develop infrastructure for economic development in areas near federally managed land. 12. The state of Missouri asserts control and managements of all surface and groundwater within its boundaries. Federal agencies shall obtain state permits for any water use, diversion, or activities that may impact water quality. 13. The state of Missouri retains exclusive jurisdiction over all wildlife within its borders. Hunting, fishing, and wildlife management on federally managed lands shall comply with state laws and regulations. 14. The state of Missouri asserts control over all mineral rights beneath federally managed lands. Federal agencies shall obtain state approval for any mining or resource extraction activities on federally managed lands. 15.) A "State-Federal Dispute Resolution Board" shall be established to med

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• Section 12.025, RSMo

  2. Jurisdiction concurrent with that of the state of Missouri is hereby ceded to the United States within the area comprising the "Ozark National Scenic Riverways" for so long as this area is administered and maintained by the United States. HB 2905 4 3. Provided that no part of this section shall apply to the White River watershed. 4. Provided further that no part of this section shall apply to the Osage and St. Francois River watersheds. → , except that concurrent jurisdiction shall not apply to state highways or county roads on such land 2. Federal officers may not pursue, arrest, or detain for any violation of law that occurs outside of federal property unless a memorandum of understanding is agreed to and signed by federal authorities and the state and local law enforcement. 3. Federal officers or property managers shall not close any road, except for emergencies, without prior written approval of the state and county commission. Any and all roads closed by federal agencies prior to this act are hereby deemed open to public use and any future need to close any road for any period of time shall only be done by written agreement with the county commission or authority having jurisdiction and shall only be closed after complying with all applicable state statutes.

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Action History

1. May 15, 2026

   Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

2. January 13, 2026

   Read Second Time (H)

3. January 12, 2026

   Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

• Don Mayhew · Primary

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