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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3371: Creates provisions for detachment from a water district for certain customers in certain circumstances

HB 3371 creates a new process for customers to request detachment from a public water supply district under specific conditions. It allows detachment if there are no outstanding debts over $25,000 for infrastructure or water purchases, or with creditor consent for certain bonds. Customers must submit a petition signed by a majority of voters/landowners (5+ if over 10 people, 50% if fewer) or landowners if no residents exist, followed by a court hearing to determine if detachment benefits the district and affected property owners. The bill also includes a separate process for "specific demand customers" with unique water requirements that exceed typical district capacity.
Del Taylor (D)
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3332: Modifies provisions relating to employment benefits for first responders

HB 3332 modifies Missouri's Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act to provide tuition awards for eligible public safety personnel and their dependents. Public safety personnel with at least six years of service (police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, etc.) may receive up to 100% of resident tuition for degrees in specific fields like criminal justice or fire science, subject to meeting license, employment, and admission requirements. Legal dependents of personnel with ten or more years of service also qualify for tuition awards covering associate or bachelor's degrees. The program requires applicants to first seek other federal and state financial aid before applying for the tuition award, with eligibility lasting up to five years or 120 credit hours.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds education for law enforcement personnel, strengthening recruitment/retention in criminal justice system through tuition awards for relevant degrees.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition awards for public safety personnel in higher education fields, directly funding access to higher education programs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tuition funding for public safety workers (police, firefighters, EMTs) to retain personnel, strengthening employment retention through educational benefits.85% confidence
Mark Matthiesen (R)
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2888: Establishes provisions relating to actions brought for medical monitoring

HB 2888 limits claims for future medical monitoring in civil lawsuits. It states that merely having a toxic substance in the body (without a diagnosable disease) doesn't qualify for compensation. To recover future monitoring costs, plaintiffs must prove: (1) the monitoring is directly tied to a current, diagnosed illness; (2) it goes beyond standard care; and (3) the illness was caused by the defendant's negligence. This bill directly affects individuals filing lawsuits related to exposure to harmful substances, such as environmental or workplace toxins.
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareLimits medical monitoring compensation without diagnosed illness, restricting patient access to recovery for potential health issues related to toxic exposure.92% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts medical monitoring claims for workplace toxin exposure by requiring diagnosed illness, weakening worker compensation rights and legal recourse for exposure-related health concerns.85% confidence
Dane Diehl (R)
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2967: Establishes the "Missouri Expungement Fund"

HB 2967 establishes the "Missouri Expungement Fund" to support clearing criminal records. The fund, managed by the state treasurer, accepts gifts, donations, and grants (not general tax revenue) and earns interest on investments. It directs three state agencies - the Office of State Courts Administrator, Department of Public Safety, and IT Services - to use appropriated funds for technology systems and personnel costs related to expunging or sealing criminal records, including bulk expungement efforts. Funds must remain in the dedicated account and cannot revert to general revenue at the end of each biennium.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes fund for expungement, directly advancing criminal justice reform by clearing records to reduce barriers and aid rehabilitation.95% confidence
Cameron Parker (R)
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3029: Creates provisions relating to compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits matters

HB 3029 regulates who can charge for helping veterans navigate benefits claims. It prohibits most paid advisors from receiving compensation for assisting with veterans' benefits matters (except under federal law), requiring written agreements that comply with federal fee guidelines (38 CFR 14.636). The bill mandates clear disclosures to veterans stating the service isn't affiliated with the VA or Missouri Veterans' Commission and that free help may be available elsewhere. It bans guarantees of specific benefits, excessive fees, and access to veterans' personal medical or financial information. This directly affects paid consultants, lawyers, and third parties offering veterans' benefits assistance services.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProhibits predatory fees for veterans' benefits assistance, protecting access to benefits through clear disclosure requirements and federal fee compliance.95% confidence
Jim Schulte (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2780: Modifies provisions governing property taxes

HB 2780 establishes new rules for creating neighborhood improvement districts, which allow local governments to fund neighborhood projects through property assessments. It provides two pathways: requiring voter approval (with detailed project disclosures) or a petition signed by owners of 2/3 of the district’s property area. The bill strictly limits cost overruns - final project costs and annual maintenance assessments cannot exceed initial estimates by more than 25%. This directly affects property owners in designated districts, as they may face new assessments for improvements like street repairs or park upgrades.
Tim Taylor (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 1581: Establishes the "Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act" relating to ibogaine treatment

The provided context does not include the bill's actual provisions, mechanisms, or specific policy details. It only states the title ("Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act") and indicates the bill is in early procedural stages (first and second reads referred to committee). Without the bill text or detailed abstract describing what the legislation would do, who it affects, or its key provisions, a substantive summary cannot be created. The context lacks the necessary information to explain the bill's concrete policy changes or who would be directly impacted.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes funding mechanism for veterans mental health research through grants and creates dedicated funds for veteran programs, advancing fiscal management for essential health services.75% confidence
Jason Bean (R)
passed · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 3035: Modifies provisions relating to motor vehicle assessment valuations

HB 3035 modifies how Missouri assessors value taxable property, primarily affecting property owners and local governments. It establishes a 5% assessment rate for historic motor vehicles (registered under §301.131) and certain older aircraft, while adjusting airport-related property valuations to subtract costs paid by non-government parties for improvements after 2007. The bill also requires counties to use a two-year assessment cycle (odd/even years) and submit annual maintenance plans to the state tax commission for approval. These changes directly impact property tax calculations for specific categories of real and personal property across Missouri.
Rodger Reedy (R)
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2089: Authorizes the "Missouri Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption"

HB 2089 creates a property tax exemption for Missouri veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly affecting qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses. The bill grants annual exemptions of $2,500 for veterans with 30-49% disability (certified by the VA) and $5,000 for those with 50-69% disability, applied to their primary residence valued under $250,000. Surviving spouses may qualify if the veteran died in service, was eligible but died before applying, or if the spouse receives VA dependency compensation. The exemption applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2027, and requires the veteran to own and reside in the property as their principal home.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates property tax exemptions ($2.5k-$5k) for disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly expanding financial benefits and reducing tax burden for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.95% confidence
Aaron Crossley (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 1659: Establishes the "Missouri Defense and Energy Independence Act"

HB 1659 creates a Missouri grant program to help businesses convert facilities to produce critical defense and energy materials (like strategic chemicals or minerals). It directly affects Missouri-based companies that make at least $500,000 in private investments to convert facilities, offering grants up to $1 million per company for qualified conversion costs. The bill establishes a dedicated $10 million annual fund (subject to appropriation) and requires companies to complete conversions within 24 months or repay grants. Companies must submit detailed plans, prove compliance with labor/environmental laws, and the state will report annually on applications, grants, and economic impact.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax incentives/credits and allocates $10M annual fund for business conversions, directly using tax policy to stimulate economic development and energy independence.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill focuses on oil/gas production materials (subjects: MINING AND OIL AND GAS) and lacks renewable energy indicators, favoring fossil fuels over renewables.85% confidence
Mike Steinmeyer (R)
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2276: Authorizes the "Missouri Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption" relating to a property tax exemption for certain veterans

HB 2276 creates a property tax exemption for Missouri veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly affecting qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses. It provides annual tax relief based on disability rating: $2,500 for 50-70% disability, $5,000 for 70-100%, and full tax exemption for 100% disability, all applied to the primary residence (valued under $250,000). Surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or with service-connected death may also qualify if they meet VA certification and residency requirements. The exemption begins January 1, 2027, and requires annual reapplication unless the veteran has a 100% disability rating.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for disabled veterans (50-100% disability), reducing state tax revenue for qualifying individuals, aligning with tax relief support indicator.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax relief for veterans' primary residences under $250k, directly reducing housing costs for qualifying veterans and supporting housing affordability.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax relief for disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly expanding benefits through property tax exemptions for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.95% confidence
Will Jobe (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Missouri · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 2306: Authorizes the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Homestead Exemption" relating to a disabled veteran residential real property assessed value exemption

HB 2306 creates a property tax exemption for Missouri veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at 30% or higher by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It reduces the taxable value of their primary residence by up to $500,000 based on disability rating (e.g., $10,000 for 30-50% rating, $500,000 for 100% rating). Surviving spouses retain the exemption if they live in the home and don’t remarry, and applications require annual VA documentation by April 1, starting tax year 2027. The exemption applies only to owner-occupied homes (not commercial properties) and does not affect how local tax rates are set.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing taxable value of primary residences and providing targeted tax relief under taxation policy.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates property tax exemption for disabled veterans, reducing taxable value up to $500k based on VA disability rating, directly expanding financial benefits.95% confidence
Philip Oehlerking (R)
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