Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 2298 — EMINENT DOMAIN FOR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES

Last action — Public Hearing Completed (H)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

Removes the exemption for electric cooperatives in eminent domain proceedings

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  2. Referred: Special Committee on Rural Issues(H)

  3. Read Second Time (H)

  4. Read First Time (H)

  5. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2298 do?
Removes the exemption for electric cooperatives in eminent domain proceedings
Who sponsors HB 2298?
HB 2298 is sponsored by Kent Haden (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2298?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 2298?
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