HB 1345 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes the city of Lexington to levy a sales tax whose revenues are dedicated to public safety, upon voter approval

HB 1345 allows certain Missouri cities meeting specific population criteria (e.g., cities with 10,000-11,000 residents or home rule cities with 48,000-49,000 residents) to propose a 0.5% sales tax for public safety, but only after voter approval. The tax revenue must be used exclusively for police, fire, and emergency medical services - covering equipment, salaries, and facilities - and deposited into a dedicated trust fund. Cities cannot implement the tax without a ballot measure, and funds cannot be diverted to other purposes. This bill affects eligible cities that successfully gain voter support for the tax.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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Terry Thompson
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