Lichtenegger: Land Reclamation Act Filed

I recently filed House Bill 299 The Land Reclamation Act which allows the Land Reclamation Commission -a division of the Department of Natural Resources- the ability to deny a mining permit if the affected land is within one mile of a school, child care facility, church, nursing home, public building, or cemetery. Follow this link to the bill’s full text: HB 299

My primary motivation for filing this bill was the significant concerns for health and safety brought to my attention by former Dist 157 Representative Scott Lipke and constituents. Scott Lipke heard from many residents in the Fruitland area where two different quarries are planned for locations next to the Saxony High School.

A group of about 130 concerned citizens traveled from the Cape Girardeau area to Jefferson City in January to testify at a hearing held by DNR regarding the quarry plans. I attended that hearing and was impressed by the large number of persons who expressed their concerns in a calm, respectful and articulate manner. And those residents certainly expressed the views of a much larger constituency group who were unable to attend.

One of my campaign promises was to listen to my constituents and keep them informed of legislation before the Missouri House of Representatives, so I welcome your comments and feedback regarding The Land Reclamation Act; please email them to my assistant Denia who will record and track results.

Public Meeting Scheduled

Please consider attending a public meeting to discuss modification to the Prop B “Dog Breeder” legislation. It will be held Feb 18, 7-9 p.m. at the MU Extension Office, 684 W. Jackson Trail, Jackson.

Constituent Corner

Megan Roth, an MSU student and resident of Frohna, was introduced on the House Chamber floor when she visited the Capitol with MO Athletic Trainers Association.