New Law Bans Invasive Species in Missouri

Officials pass sweeping new law targeting 'growing threat' wreaking havoc on waterways: 'They're nearly impossible to eradicate'

A new law in Oregon is making waves — in the best possible way. In an effort to protect its delicate ecosystems and cherished waterways, the state is expanding its boat permit requirements and increasing inspection funding to combat invasive mussels, a "serious and growing threat" that's notoriously tough to eliminate. Signed by Gov. Tina Kotek in June, House Bill 2982 will go into effect Jan. 1. It updates Oregon's boating rules to require perm…

New law bans invasive species in Missouri

Joplin, MO (KOAM)--Governor Mike Kehoe signed a bill into law this week that will help combat the spread of six non-native invasive plants in the Show-Me State.

Govenor Kehoe's breakdown of Missouri's newest bills signed into law (LISTEN) - Missourinet

Governor Mike Kehoe’s bill signing pen may run out of ink. Alisa Nelson talks to the governor about several of the nearly 40 bills he has signed into law, many of which have an element of public safety. Share this:

Missouri’s Proposition A Repealed – What Employers Need to Know - Tueth Keeney

On July 10, 2025, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed House Bill (HB) 567 into law, repealing large portions of Missouri’s Proposition A (“Prop A”) involving earned paid sick leave and minimum wage increases. In the November 2024 election, Missouri voters approved Prop A, a state-wide ballot measure, by nearly 60% of the vote. Prop A sought to amend Missouri’s statutes related to wage and hour provisions, increasing the state minimum wage and pr…

Missouri Gov. Signs Underground Facilities Bill

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) signed a bill Monday modifying the state's laws on underground facilities. S-133 updates Missouri's 811 system, which serves as the state's single point of contact for public underground facilities. The updates include requiring underground facilities...

Kehoe Signs Multiple Conservation and Natural Resources Bills

This past Monday, Governor Kehoe signed multiple bills relating to  Missouri’s conservation and natural resources community. Senate Bill 105, sponsored by Senator Mike Bernskoetter, will phase out the sale of certain invasive plant species in Missouri. According to the bill, “all plant nurseries shall comply with certain affidavit requirements relating to plant pest infestation. The affidavit shall state that the nursery dealer shall not knowing…