Kehoe signs legislation showing support for agriculture

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) -- Governor Mike Kehoe signed bills showing his support for rural communities and agricultural improvement.

On July 9, 2026, House Bill (HB) 2397 and Senate Bills (SB) 913, 938, 953, 1033 and 1629 were signed.

“Easing the regulatory burden on our agriculture community and farm families is not only the right thing to do, it’s critical to ensuring Missouri’s agriculture industry continues to thrive,” said Governor Kehoe. “Our administration will continue to work with the General Assembly to support Missouri's farmers in doing what they do best – feeding, fueling, and clothing the world.”

SB 938 made modifications to land surveys. The changes were to the fees associated with getting land surveyed. It also granted the Missouri Department of Agriculture rulemaking authority for reproduction and sales fees for Missouri maps, plats, reports and records.

Air quality regulations were also discussed in SB 1033. The bill modifies state permitting regulations for cotton gins to create a more efficient process. The bill also exempts motor vehicles over 10 years old that are registered as local commercial farm vehicles or otherwise qualify as farm vehicles under federal law from vehicle emissions inspection requirements.

Other bills were signed to improve the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and to modify tax credits.