HB 2506 requires Missouri's Office of Childhood to create placards with QR codes linking to licensed child care facilities' complaint investigations and inspection reports. These placards must be posted prominently at facility entrances by January 1, 2027, and include clear differentiation between complaint investigations and routine inspections. Inspection reports and complaint investigations will remain accessible via the QR code for three years, after which facilities may request their removal. The bill directly affects all licensed child care facilities in Missouri by mandating public access to their inspection history through this standardized system.
HB 2585 modifies Missouri's workforce training grant program by establishing new rules for approving training programs eligible for federal Pell grants. It requires programs to prepare students for "high-skill," "high-wage," or "in-demand" occupations (defined by specific criteria) to qualify for funding. The bill mandates that approved programs provide verifiable data on completion rates, job placement, and earnings, and directs the state workforce board to coordinate with federal programs like WIOA. This directly affects workforce training institutions seeking federal grant funding and the state board responsible for oversight. The changes align Missouri's program approval process with federal workforce development requirements.
HB 2563 modifies Missouri's administrative rules process by updating the secretary of state's duties. It allows the secretary to make non-substantive changes to regulations (like updating agency names, contact information, or website addresses) after state agencies request it and the changes are published in the Missouri Register. The bill also requires the secretary to provide public access to the Missouri Register and state regulations at reasonable cost (not exceeding actual publishing/delivery expenses), with all fees deposited into general revenue. These changes affect state agencies submitting requests and the public accessing regulatory materials, streamlining routine updates without altering policy substance.
HB 3216 designates May 10 as "Missouri River Runner Day" each year to honor the Missouri River Runner passenger rail service. The bill encourages Missouri citizens to participate in events recognizing how passenger rail connects communities, supports economic development, and provides safe, reliable transportation. This is a ceremonial designation with no new funding or policy changes; it directly affects public awareness and participation in rail-related activities. The bill is currently in early legislative stages as introduced in February 2026.
SR 668 - This resolution modifies Senate Rule 96 to provide that, no later than April 1, 2026, the Senate shall provide an audio and video feed of its proceedings on the website of the Senate. JIM ERTLE
SB 1688 extends Missouri's Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA) to allow existing approved development projects (like those in Kansas City and St. Louis) to expand their incentives. It authorizes up to 85% of new state income and sales tax revenue generated in designated development areas to fund project costs, and extends project timelines to 35 years for tax obligations and payments in lieu of taxes. The bill removes previous requirements like displacement percentage limits and proof that projects couldn't be financed without state incentives. This directly affects developers and municipalities with approved MODESA projects that were previously unable to secure new approvals after 2013.
HCR 23 is a non-binding resolution from the Missouri legislature calling on Missouri's members of Congress to support state authority over election rules. It urges them to advocate for constitutional amendments protecting states' rights to set election laws and campaign finance policies, based on the Tenth Amendment. The resolution emphasizes that states, not the federal government, should determine election processes and campaign finance rules to reflect local needs. It does not create new laws but formally requests Missouri's congressional delegation to champion this position. This resolution is part of Missouri's broader stance on preserving state control over elections.
HB 2808 makes it a crime for a parent to knowingly permit, encourage, aid, or cause a minor (under 18) to commit a violation of state or federal law. If the minor commits a felony, the parent faces a Class A misdemeanor; if the minor commits a misdemeanor, the parent faces a Class C misdemeanor. Each separate act by the parent constitutes a distinct offense, and courts may order the parent to pay restitution to victims harmed by the minor's crime. This law directly affects parents whose actions directly facilitate a minor's criminal behavior, adding new penalties and victim compensation mechanisms.
HB 2998 modifies Missouri statutes to support rural economic development through several concrete measures. It prohibits electric utilities from closing coal-fired power plants for five years (§393.407), requires solar projects to source 90% of equipment and labor from Missouri or the U.S. (§393.1120), and caps solar development on cropland at 2% per county (§393.1122). The bill also mandates prioritized funding for rural roads based on population (§226.035) and establishes a Rural Development Office within the Department of Economic Development to coordinate rural programs and report on community needs like broadband and healthcare (§620.070). These provisions directly affect utilities, solar developers, transportation planners, and rural communities across Missouri.
HB 2250 requires Missouri insurers offering homeowners' or dwelling-owners' insurance policies to cover damage to siding on residential properties. It directly affects homeowners and renters with siding damage, as well as insurers writing these policies in Missouri. The bill mandates that if matching replacement siding isn't reasonably available, insurers must either replace all siding to create a uniform appearance (for homeowners' policies) or pay for full replacement coverage (for dwelling-owners' policies). This requirement applies to all new or renewed policies issued on or after January 1, 2027.
HB 2302 requires the state Department of Corrections to provide specific services to inmates before their release from state custody. It mandates the department to provide documentation for post-release employment (including vocational records, work history, and a resume) and coordinate with the Department of Revenue to issue state-issued identification cards to inmates without current IDs. The bill applies to most inmates released within the state, with exceptions for those aged 65+ or in medical parole. Identification cards issued under this law are valid for four years, non-renewable, and funded through department resources or inmate trust funds.
This bill designates April 27th each year as "Ulysses S. Grant Day" in Missouri. It encourages Missouri citizens to observe the day through events celebrating Ulysses S. Grant, who lived in St. Louis after graduating from West Point and before the Civil War. The bill creates no new legal requirements or funding, only establishing an annual commemorative observance. It directly affects Missouri residents by designating a specific date for honoring Grant's historical connection to the state.
