SB 944 sets the annual salary range for the sheriff's attorney in St. Louis City between $3,000 and $75,000. This bill directly affects the position of attorney who advises and represents the St. Louis City Sheriff in legal matters. The key provision replaces the previous salary structure with a new defined range, requiring payments in semimonthly installments from the sheriff's existing funds. The bill establishes a clear compensation framework for this specific role without altering the attorney's duties or responsibilities.
HB 2153 abolishes the death penalty in Missouri by repealing all statutes that permitted capital punishment. It mandates that anyone convicted of a crime previously punishable by death must instead receive life imprisonment without parole. This change directly affects all current death row inmates and future defendants facing capital charges for offenses like murder. The bill removes the death penalty as a sentencing option, replacing it with life without parole for those specific crimes.
HB 3283 modifies how public employee unions and government employers negotiate contracts. It requires both sides to bargain in good faith for wages, benefits, and working conditions, with a 180-day deadline to reach an agreement before mediation begins. If negotiations stall, the dispute moves to mediation (within 14 days) and then binding interest arbitration (within 90 days), with arbitrators selected from federal or private panels. The bill prohibits public employers from making unilateral changes to negotiated terms during bargaining and ensures arbitration decisions are binding, except for provisions requiring new laws. It directly affects public sector unions and government bodies across Missouri.
HB 3230 prohibits local governments from banning manufactured homes in residential zones where other single-family homes are allowed or imposing stricter rules on them than on traditional homes (e.g., lot size, foundation, or appearance). It defines "qualified manufactured homes" as those built within five years, meeting federal safety standards, having a minimum 900 sq ft living area, a 20-foot width or two-story height, and a masonry foundation. The bill requires local zoning rules for these homes to match those for standard homes and voids any discriminatory regulations. It directly affects manufactured home owners and local governments enforcing zoning laws in Missouri.
SJR 118 proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri's constitution that would affirm the right to bear arms as unalienable, requiring any restrictions to undergo strict scrutiny. It would allow counties, St. Louis, and Kansas City to regulate firearms via local ordinances, including permitting systems with 5-year validity, background checks, and fees covering costs, while exempting active law enforcement, judges, and certain armed employees. The amendment explicitly permits restrictions only for convicted violent felons or individuals found by court to be a danger to self/others due to mental disorder. This amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 election.
SJR 121 prohibits public utilities from charging customers for costs related to ongoing construction projects that are not yet completed. This directly affects utility customers by preventing utilities from including unfinished construction expenses in their bills until work is finished. The key provision requires utilities to exclude such costs from billing until construction is complete, altering how infrastructure expenses are handled. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 23, 2026, and is in its initial reading stage.
SJR 120 is a constitutional amendment proposal (not a law) submitted to Missouri voters in 2026. It would require that counties receive state funding proportional to their tax contributions, defined as each county's share of state income and sales tax revenue. Counties receiving less funding than their tax contribution would trigger refunds to residents based on their income tax filings. This amendment directly affects how Missouri allocates general revenue funds to counties, aiming to limit state redistribution of tax dollars.
SB 1673, the "Interstate Massage Compact," creates a multistate licensing system allowing licensed massage therapists to practice across participating states with one license, directly affecting therapists seeking mobility and military members/spouses relocating. It establishes an Interstate Commission to administer the compact, requires background checks, and mandates sharing of disciplinary information between states while preserving each state's authority to enforce its own laws. This system aims to increase public access to massage services, enhance safety oversight, prevent fraud, and streamline licensing for therapists practicing in multiple states.
SJR 119 proposes a constitutional amendment to strengthen Missouri's right to bear arms. It repeals the current constitutional provision and replaces it with language guaranteeing citizens' right to keep and bear arms for self-defense, home protection, and other lawful purposes, stating this right is "unalienable" and any restrictions must undergo strict scrutiny. The amendment allows cities and counties (including St. Louis and Kansas City) to enact local firearm ordinances regulating possession, carrying, or transfer, but only with specific limitations: fees must cover costs, permits expire after five years, and ordinances must exempt law enforcement officers, judges, and certain security personnel. It explicitly permits restrictions for convicted violent felons or individuals deemed a danger due to mental health issues. This amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 election.
SJR 122 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all Missouri judges - including supreme court, court of appeals, circuit, and associate circuit judges - to be elected by voters in general elections, replacing current appointment or selection methods. It sets specific terms: 12 years for supreme and appeals court judges, 6 years for circuit judges, and 4 years for associate circuit judges. The amendment also allows voters in most judicial circuits (outside St. Louis and Jackson County) to vote via referendum on whether to maintain a system of governor appointments through a nonpartisan commission, but the default would be election. This change would take effect at Missouri's 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor, pending voter approval.
HB 3395 extends Missouri's Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA) to support existing and new downtown redevelopment projects. It allows developers to expand approved projects beyond original boundaries (including noncontiguous areas outside central business districts), extends project obligation terms to 35 years, and increases tax benefits: up to 85% of new income tax revenue from jobs in the project area, plus 85% of new sales tax revenue. This directly affects developers, municipalities with "expansion authorities," and state tax revenue streams by modifying how economic development incentives are applied. The bill removes requirements like proving a project "could not be financed without incentives" and allows reimbursement for costs incurred before approval.
SB 1798 is a bill that modifies provisions related to utility vehicle operations, but the provided context lacks specific details about the changes or affected parties. The bill is in its initial stage (first reading on February 26, 2026) with no additional information on its content, mechanisms, or who it targets. Without the full bill text or a detailed abstract, concrete policy changes cannot be described. For a complete summary, the bill's full text or official description would be required.
