SB 1551 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Authorizes certain third class cities to impose a transient guest tax

SB 1551 authorizes certain third-class cities (smaller municipalities) to impose a transient guest tax, which would apply to short-term visitors like hotel guests. The bill gives these cities the authority to set their own tax rates and rules for this levy, though it does not require them to implement the tax. It creates a new option for local governments to generate revenue, without mandating any specific action. The bill is currently under review by the Local Government Committee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
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Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Rusty Black
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