(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 4 into law.

The legislation is designed to respond to energy demand and introduce reforms to ensure Missouri can meet its growing electricity needs.

"With this legislation, Missouri is well-positioned to attract new industry, support job growth, and maintain affordable, reliable energy for our citizens," Kehoe said. "This is about powering Missouri for Missourians and not relying on other states and countries to produce our power. This legislation strengthens our economic development opportunities, helps secure our energy independence, and provides consumer protections to build a resilient energy future for generations to come."

The bill was sponsored by State Senator Mike Cierpiot and State Representative Josh Hurlbert.