Legislative Alert for SB 82

Oppose SB 82 because it allows unregulated exportation of Missouri’s water resources through the bottled water exemption, threatening local water availability and prioritizing corporate profits over public interest.
SB 82

Senate Bill 82 establishes a
permitting process overseen by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and a newly
created Missouri Water Resources Commission. It claims to protect in-state water access by
requiring permits for exporting water out of Missouri, with exemptions for certain uses like
bottled water and withdrawals within 30 miles of the state border. However, there are
significant concerns about the consequences of this bill for Missourians.