HB 1659 -- Roadside Vegetation

Sponsor:  Burlison

This bill establishes the Showme Green Initiative which allows
persons or entities to submit bids to the Department of
Transportation to mow grass or vegetation along state roadways
using the person's or entity's own equipment.  In addition to
receiving monetary compensation for the work, the person or
entity will receive hay rights for the portion of the roadway in
the contract.

The department may enter into contracts with persons or entities
to plant and harvest switchgrass or other grasses or produce
approved by the department on the right-of-way of any state
roadway.  These contracts will be for a period of at least five
years.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:11 pm