Missouri bills · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB 849
Places a moratorium on the construction of solar projects
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cindy O'Laughlin (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Missouri legislature· abstract
SB 849 - The act provides that there shall be a moratorium on the construction of new and current solar projects in the state beginning the effective date of the act.
The Department of Natural Resources shall promulgate rules concerning environmental issues with respect to the construction, placement, and operation of a solar project.
The moratorium shall end on December 31, 2027. However, if the Department does not promulgate the rules before such date, the moratorium shall continue until such rules have been promulgated.
This act has an emergency clause.
The act is identical to SB 933 (2026) and similar to HB 2477 (2026).
JULIA SHEVELEVA
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Prefiled - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
S First Read - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Hearing Conducted S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Voted Do Pass S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee - Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
Reported from S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Bill Placed on Informal Calendar - May 15, 2026 · Senate
Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection