Property Rights
Landowner Rights
The purpose of eminent domain is to acquire land for intrastructure and other critical needs for the betterment of the state. It was intended to be used as a last resort and not an easy avenue for private, for-profit companies to make money at the expense of landowners.
SB 9- Sen. Mike Bernskoetter
Water Rights
The issue of water rights has been top-of-mind for producers in the West for a very long time. It is becoming more and more of an issue in Missouri. Protecting water rights for Missouri producers is essential. MCA will support legislation that would make it unlawful for any person to withdraw from any water source for export outside of the state of Missouri.
SB 29- Sen. Jason Bean
SB 82- Sen. Jamie Burger
HB 1295- Rep. Cameron Parker
Solar Energy
Solar Energy is rapidly expanding in rural Missouri replacing traditional agricultural land with solar panels. Many producers are voluntarily leasing land to utility companies for solar energy development. Solar companies are taxed and assessed by the state rather than undergoing local tax assessment.
HB 440- Rep. Kent Haden
