SB 1666's title and abstract indicate it establishes new regulatory requirements for community water systems, but the provided context lacks specific details about its provisions, affected entities, or implementation mechanisms. The bill is currently in its first reading stage (as of February 12, 2026), with no further actions or text provided. Without access to the full bill language or supporting documents, concrete policy changes or direct impacts cannot be described. For a complete summary, the full bill text or additional legislative context would be needed.
SB 1671 would allow qualifying Missouri cities, including Lexington, to impose up to a 0.5% sales tax for public safety purposes, subject to voter approval. The tax requires a citywide ballot measure where voters must approve the specific tax rate (e.g., "Shall the city of Lexington impose a citywide sales tax of ___% for public safety?"). All revenue must be deposited into a special trust fund and used exclusively for police, fire, and emergency medical services equipment, salaries, and facilities. The bill specifies detailed population and geographic criteria cities must meet to qualify for this tax authority.
SB 1660 - Beginning in the 2027-28 academic year, this act prohibits public institutions of higher education from accepting standardized test scores from testing entities that require an applicant with a lifelong disability or static disability, as such terms are defined in the act, to complete a comprehensive disability evaluation within two years before taking the test in order to receive accommodations allowed under federal law. This act is identical to HB 1640 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON
SB 1668 - This act establishes the "Missouri Innovation, Public Safety, and Accountability Act". The act authorizes a city to submit an innovation district master plan to the Department of Economic Development for the establishment of an innovation district. The master plan shall include the geographic boundaries, identification of vacant or underutilized property, public safety and infrastructure priorities, a general strategy for surplus or incremental state revenues, and high-level projections of anticipated housing units, jobs, business, and population impacts. The Department's authority to approve or deny an application shall be limited to determining whether the geographic boundaries are reasonable. All other application information shall be considered informational and not subject to approval, modification, or denial by the Department. The Department shall adopt and administer a single, standardized master scorecard to evaluate incentives for projects located within an innovation district. The scorecard shall establish uniform criteria, provide predictability and transparency, rank projects based on measurable outcomes, establish intermediate incentive tiers for projects that do not meet full eligibility, and assign project applications to incentive tiers based on the master scorecard. The scorecard shall include categories as described in the act. An application for incentives shall be approved or denied by a reviewing authority within forty-five calendar days. Failure to issue a determination shall result in approval of the application. (Section 620.6000) A city establishing an innovation district shall establish a fast track permitting process for projects located within the district, including the designation of a single, empowered point of contact that is authorized to coordinate reviews and issue binding determinations on behalf of all relevant departments, agencies, and offices. The city shall waive, reduce, or defer discretionary, duplicative, or extraordinary permit and development fees for projects within the district. For properties not subject to an existing tax increment financing plan or property tax abatement, fifty percent of the incremental increase in real property tax revenues generated after designation shall be deposited into the innovation district's public safety fund. The city shall adopt policies providing building code flexibility for adaptive reuse projects, as described in the act. The Department shall prepare and submit a biennial written report to the General Assembly summarizing the performance of the innovation district program, as described in the act. (Section 620.6003) The act establishes the "Rural Missouri Development Fund" for the purpose of supporting economic development, infrastructure, housing, workforce development, and related community-building activities in rural and smaller communities in the state. Any municipality in the top five percent of assessed valuation in the state and that has an innovation district shall deposit ten percent of new property tax revenues into the Rural Missouri Development Fund. Such funds shall be awarded to rural and smaller municipalities, and regional development organizations. The moneys shall be used for rural education, public infrastructure improvements, public safety, housing development, workforce development, and health care community service facilities. (Section 620.6006) The act establishes the "Innovation District Public Safety Fund", which shall be composed of fifty percent of net new state tax receipts generated in the innovation district. Moneys in the fund shall be used for capital or operating expenditures related to public safety and public realm improvements within the district. A project sponsor may apply to the Department for a construction-phase withholding advance. If the application meets all technical requirements, the Department shall disburse the construction-phase withholding advance. (Section 620.6009) For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, any person who is not a resident of this state and that establishes a primary residence within an innovation zone shall be eligible for an income tax exclusion. (Section 620.2012) The act authorizes an employer to enter into a withholding agreement with the Department for the retention of a portion of withholding taxes of employees located within an innovation district. The Department may establish aggregate or annual program caps by rule to manage fiscal exposure. Retained withholdings shall be used solely for qualifying reinvestment expenditures, as defined in the act. (Section 620.2015) For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, the act authorizes an eligible employer to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to $5,000 per eligible employee for relocation expenses incurred in moving such employee from out of the state into an innovation zone. (Section 620.2018) For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, the act authorizes a taxpayer to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to twenty-five percent of conversion expenditures incurred for converting nonresidential property into residential property. The tax credit may be claimed against the taxpayer's income tax liability or sales tax liability. (Section 620.2021) The act authorizes a city to establish a Missouri Opportunity Zone, which shall be conterminous with the innovation district boundaries. A taxpayer may elect to defer payment of state income taxes if such income tax liability is invested in a qualified Missouri Opportunity Zone investment, as defined in the act. This act shall sunset on August 28, 2036, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is substantially similar to provisions in SS#2/SCS/HCS/HBs 3231 & 2531 (2026). JOSH NORBERG
This bill (SB 1670) modifies the purchasing authority of fire protection districts, but the official abstract provides no specific details about the changes to their purchasing rules or who would be affected. The abstract states only that it "modifies provisions regarding the purchasing authority," without describing the key mechanisms, scope, or concrete policy changes. Since the provided context lacks details on the nature of the modifications (e.g., new approval processes, expanded authority, or restrictions), a substantive summary cannot be created. The bill is currently in its first reading stage (2026-02-12), and no further information is available in the provided context.
The available context does not provide specific details about SB 1667's provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties. The official abstract only states it "modifies provisions relating to public labor organizations" without explaining what changes are proposed or who would be impacted. Without additional information on the bill's content, a factual summary cannot be generated. The recent action (S First Read on 2026-02-12) confirms it was introduced but offers no substantive details. More information would be needed to create the requested summary.
SB 1672 defines "the practice of medicine" in Missouri law to include examining, diagnosing, treating, prescribing, or performing surgery for any health condition (including cosmetic procedures), evaluating patients for legal cases, consulting physician responsibilities, using medical titles like "Dr." or "M.D.", and conducting human subject research without proper review board approval. It directly affects physicians, healthcare providers, and anyone using medical titles or offering medical services within the state. Key provisions clarify that licensed professionals may perform medical activities only within their authorized scope, but physicians must remain the primary responsible decision-maker for each patient's care and cannot delegate this core responsibility to others. The bill aims to establish clear boundaries for medical practice without creating new regulations or funding. (Based on Section 334.011 of the bill text, introduced February 17, 2026.)
SB 1684 creates Missouri's "Residential Sale Leaseback Protection Act" to safeguard homeowners entering sale leaseback deals, where they sell their home but lease it back. The bill requires buyers to provide a clear, single-page disclosure in bold type detailing key risks (like losing home ownership, eviction risks, and credit impacts) and listing recommended advisors. It mandates a 30-day cooling-off period before closing, during which sellers can cancel the agreement in writing without penalty and receive full refunds. Violations carry civil penalties up to $10,000 per incident, with sellers able to pursue damages, fees, and injunctions.
The provided context does not include sufficient details about SB 1669's specific provisions, changes to regulations, or who it would affect. The official abstract only states it "modifies provisions relating to recreational vehicle (RV) dealers" without describing any concrete policy changes, mechanisms, or affected parties. Since no specific bill text, committee reports, or explanatory summaries are provided, a factual summary cannot be generated. More detailed information from the bill's full text or official summary would be needed to fulfill this request.
SB 1665 prohibits state employees from searching a private residence without a court-issued warrant, directly affecting homeowners and state employees conducting searches. The bill allows warrantless searches only in emergencies (like immediate danger to life) or if the homeowner consents. It requires state employees to obtain a warrant for routine searches, strengthening privacy protections for residents. The bill is currently pending after its first reading on February 12, 2026.
SB 1686 repeals Missouri's "Show-Me Sports Investment Act," which previously allowed the state to provide tax incentives to professional sports teams. The bill ends a program that permitted state funding up to the baseline tax revenue generated by large sports facilities (over 30,000 seats) for Major League Baseball and NFL teams. This directly affects teams like the Kansas City Chiefs or St. Louis Cardinals, removing the mechanism for the state to fund stadium projects based on projected tax revenue from the facility. The repeal eliminates the legal framework for future state financial support tied to sports venue construction or renovation.
HB 3320, the "Water Transparency and Accountability Act," creates a statewide grading system (A-F) for Missouri community water systems - defined as those serving at least 15 connections or 25 residents annually - to assess their compliance with drinking water standards, financial health, and infrastructure performance. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will assign grades annually based on violations of federal/state water laws, financial sustainability, operation history, and infrastructure issues, publishing results online. Systems receiving a "D" or "F" grade must address deficiencies through improvement plans but remain eligible for funding to fix water system issues, while the department may impose oversight or restrict debt for failing systems. This directly affects water corporations, municipal systems, and public water districts across Missouri, requiring transparency about water quality and accountability for system performance.
