HB 3308 exempts certain business purchases from Missouri's sales tax, directly affecting manufacturers, defense contractors, and commercial laundries. It removes tax on materials, equipment, and utilities used in manufacturing, processing, mining, and producing goods, including specific exemptions for nuclear security enterprises (with a 2034 expiration) and large-scale commercial laundries processing over 500 pounds of textiles hourly. The bill also covers defense contractors fulfilling U.S. government contracts and projects under certain state development laws. These exemptions apply to tangible personal property, utilities, and services used in qualifying operations, reducing operational costs for eligible businesses.
HB 3303 exempts state senators and representatives from paying state and local sales or use taxes on purchases made for official business using funds from their state expense accounts. The bill specifically covers tangible personal property purchases (like office supplies or equipment) directly related to their legislative duties. It applies to transactions under the listed tax codes but does not affect other taxes or non-official purchases. This policy change provides a direct financial benefit to elected officials for work-related spending.
HB 2830 proposes increasing a user fee collected by Missouri recorders of deeds from $3 to $9 per recorded property document. This fee change directly affects property owners and real estate professionals who must pay the fee when recording deeds, mortgages, or other land-related documents. The additional $6 per transaction (making the total $9) would be sent to the Missouri Housing Trust Fund, specifically designated for housing-related programs under Section 215.034. The bill does not alter other fee components, such as the $2 retained by recorders for office operations or the $1 allocated to land survey and local records funds.
HB 2694 modifies Missouri's rules for handling certain state funds at the end of each two-year legislative cycle (biennium). It prevents funds from being transferred to the general revenue fund, requiring them to stay dedicated to their intended purposes. Specifically, it ensures Highway Patrol Academy Fund money stays for academy operations only, and Crime Victims' Compensation Fund money must support victim services, forensic labs, and crime victim notification systems. The bill replaces outdated rules with these new restrictions to maintain funding stability for these specific programs.
HCR 29 is a Missouri legislative resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling for meat products. It specifically calls for requiring labels to show whether beef or pork was born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S., reversing a 2015 repeal of a similar 2008 law. The resolution states this labeling would help consumers identify truly American-made meat and support U.S. farmers and ranchers by distinguishing domestic products from imported ones processed in the U.S. It does not create new law but formally expresses Missouri's support for this policy change.
HB 2874 creates rules for air ambulance membership plans, which are non-insurance programs that let people pay for air ambulance services in advance. It directly affects Missouri residents enrolled in MO HealthNet (Missouri's Medicaid program), as these individuals cannot purchase or renew such memberships. Key provisions require membership organizations to: (1) stop selling to MO HealthNet enrollees, (2) offer a partial refund or transfer if someone joins Medicaid during their membership, and (3) clearly state in all marketing and applications that the plan is not insurance and Medicaid beneficiaries are ineligible. The bill also mandates specific disclosures about Medicaid ineligibility and prohibits marketing to Medicaid members. Violations can be reported to the state Attorney General for enforcement.
HB 2868 requires certain individuals - including those convicted of specific felonies (like burglary or offenses under Chapters 565-566), sex offenders, and sexually violent predators - to provide DNA samples at defined legal milestones, such as jail booking, entry into correctional facilities, or sex offender registration. The law mandates collection without refusal at designated sites, with no additional samples needed if already in the state DNA database. It strictly prohibits unauthorized use of DNA records, requiring confidentiality for all stored data and outlining clear procedures for expungement if convictions are reversed or expunged. The bill applies to all Missouri law enforcement, correctional facilities, and agencies handling DNA collections under state and federal systems.
SCS/SB 1575 - Current law authorizes an income tax deduction for 100% of income reported as a capital gain for federal income tax purposes. The act also applies such capital gains tax provisions to the taxable income of a resident estate or trust. This act is substantially similar to HB 2945 (2026). JOSH NORBERG
HB 2717 requires self-storage operators to provide tenants with at least 14 days' written notice (delivered in person, by verified mail, or via email) before terminating access to a storage unit due to nonrenewal or agreement termination. After this notice period, if tenants fail to remove their belongings, operators may sell stored property - either publicly or privately - to cover unpaid fees and storage costs. Any remaining sale proceeds must be held for one year before being paid to the state treasurer if unclaimed by the tenant. This bill directly affects self-storage tenants and operators by standardizing the process for handling abandoned property and unpaid debts.
HB 2927 establishes specific requirements for settlement offers in personal injury, bodily injury, or wrongful death cases involving insurance. To be considered valid, a "time-limited" settlement demand must be in writing, sent via certified mail, remain open for at least 90 days, and include eight key details like injury descriptions, policy limits, and release terms. Claimants must also attach medical/employment records with proper authorizations for insurers to access them. This bill directly affects claimants making settlement offers, insurers evaluating them, and courts reviewing whether offers were reasonable in lawsuits alleging extracontractual damages.
HB 3095 modifies tax credit eligibility for new business facilities, specifically affecting headquarters facilities. It extends the cutoff for eligibility from 2031 to 2041 for headquarters facilities to receive incentives under sections 135.100-135.150. The bill also allows headquarters expansions meeting minimum thresholds (25+ new employees and $1 million+ investment) to count as separate new facilities for credit purposes. Additionally, it clarifies that multiple noncontiguous buildings within the same county or municipality count as a single facility for eligibility.
HB 2686 clarifies Missouri's sales tax exemptions for businesses purchasing physical goods used in manufacturing, recycling, and repair operations. It specifically exempts materials, machinery, and parts intended for direct use in production, recycling facilities, vehicle repairs, and government contracts. Businesses buying these items for operational use will not pay sales tax on them. This affects manufacturers, recyclers, repair shops, and suppliers to government contracts. The bill refines existing exemption rules without creating new tax breaks, making the policy clearer for affected businesses.
