SB 200 – Prohibits more than 50% of any flood plain from being used for residential, industrial, or commercial use

• Sponsor: Gross
• LR Number: 0884S.02I
• Committee: Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government
• Last Action: 1/24/2005 - Second Read and Referred S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee
• Journal Page: S108
• Effective Date: August 28, 2005

Current Bill Summary

SB 200 - Under this act, no more than fifty percent of any flood plain in any county shall be used for residential, industrial, or commercial use. The term “flood plain” is defined as in Section 135.478, RSMo.

Upon the effective date of this section, if a flood plain has more that fifty percent of its area used for residential, commercial, or industrial use, such percentage may be maintained but shall not increase.

SUSAN HENDERSON