HB 2550 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Authorizes a transient guest tax for general revenue purposes in University City upon voter approval

HB 2550 proposes allowing University City (a city with 33,000-36,500 residents) to impose a tax on short-term hotel and motel stays, but only if voters approve it. The tax would apply to guests staying 31 days or less per quarter, capped at 8% of the room charge per night, and must be listed separately from other fees. Proceeds would fund general city operations, not specific projects. The bill requires a voter referendum with a specific ballot question, and the tax would only take effect after a majority votes "yes" at an election. (Note: This bill is procedural and requires voter approval before implementation.)
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 22, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 22, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jeff Hales
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