SB 1003: Modifies various provisions relating to military affairs - Missouri

2/11/2026 - SA 2 to SS for SCS S offered & adopted (Mosley)--(5751S06.07S) 2/11/2026 - Adopted → 2/11/2026 - SA 3 to SS for SCS S offered & adopted (Beck)--(5751S06.01S) 2/11/2026 - Adopted · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to replace a property tax credit for disabled veterans with a new program supporting National Guard members who become living organ donors. This change shifts the bill's focus from property tax relief to providing paid leave, medical orders, and financial allowances for service members undergoing organ donation procedures.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a property tax credit program for disabled veterans to a paid leave and benefits program for Missouri National Guard members participating in living organ donation.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed the definition of 'Disabled veteran' and the property tax credit eligibility criteria for disabled veterans.

Added eligibility requirements for National Guard members, including status in Troop Program Unit or Individual Ready Reserve, good standing, and employer leave status.

FISCAL

Created a new dedicated state fund called the 'MO GIVES Fund' to finance the living donor program, replacing the county-based tax credit mechanism.

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Department', 'Living donation period', 'Member', and 'Program' specific to the National Guard organ donation initiative.

REQUIREMENT

Established requirements for the department to issue living donor medical orders guaranteeing up to 45 days of paid leave, exempting members from using accrued leave, and providing per diem and housing allowances.

2/11/2026 - SA 1 to SS for SCS S offered & adopted (Nurrenbern)--(5751S06.02S) 2/11/2026 - Adopted → 2/11/2026 - SA 2 to SS for SCS S offered & adopted (Mosley)--(5751S06.07S) 2/11/2026 - Adopted · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to shift its focus from providing pay and allowances for active-duty National Guard members to establishing a property tax credit for disabled veterans. This change removes all provisions related to military compensation and replaces them with a new program allowing counties to grant tax credits to disabled veterans based on increases in their home's tax liability.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a general military compensation statute to a specific property tax relief program exclusively for disabled veterans.

SCOPE

All text regarding compensation, pay, longevity, and allowances for organized militia on active duty was removed.

The amendment renumbered the section from 41.430 to 137.1051, indicating a move from a general militia section to a specific property tax section.

DEFINITION

New definitions were added for 'Disabled veteran', 'Eligible credit amount', 'Eligible taxpayer', 'Homestead', and 'Initial credit year'.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility is now restricted to Missouri residents who are disabled veterans with 100% service-connected disability ratings.

REQUIREMENT

Counties must adopt an ordinance or pass a referendum to grant the tax credit, and the credit amount is based on the difference between current and initial year tax liabilities.

5751S.05C - Senate Committee Substitute → 2/11/2026 - SA 1 to SS for SCS S offered & adopted (Nurrenbern)--(5751S06.02S) 2/11/2026 - Adopted · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to insert a new section establishing the 'Supporting Missouri Servicemen and Women Act,' which mandates that National Guard members on active state duty receive the same pay, longevity, and allowances as federal service members. Additionally, the amendment adds a specific provision requiring a monthly insurance premium allowance for members serving longer than thirty days. These changes expand financial compensation and benefits for state-active National Guard personnel.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include specific new compensation and insurance benefit requirements for National Guard members serving on active state duty.

FISCAL

Added a new section requiring National Guard members on active state duty to receive the same pay, longevity, and allowances as federal Armed Forces members.

Added a requirement for a monthly allowance to cover TRICARE or other government-sponsored insurance premiums for members serving more than thirty days.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header and explanatory notes to reflect the Senate amendment status and specific page/line changes.

5751S.02I - Introduced → 5751S.05C - Senate Committee Substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand its scope by adding two new repealed statutes (105.265 and 105.270) and two new enacted sections (105.265 and 105.270), increasing the total count of affected sections from sixteen to eighteen. Additionally, the act's description was updated to explicitly include 'penalty provisions' and the bill title was changed to reflect it as a Senate Committee Substitute.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include two additional statutes related to military affairs that were not part of the original version, and the enacted sections now cover eighteen statutory provisions instead of sixteen.

SCOPE

Added repeal and enactment of sections 105.265 and 105.270, RSMo, to the list of affected statutes.

Increased the total number of new sections enacted from sixteen to eighteen.

ENFORCEMENT

Updated the act's purpose statement to explicitly mention the inclusion of penalty provisions.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill header from 'Introduced' to 'Senate Committee Substitute' to reflect its legislative status.

Modifies various provisions relating to military affairs

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