Missouri Bills

SS/SB 937 - The act authorizes the conveyance of state property located in: - the City of Harrisonville, Cass County (Section 1); - the City of Kirksville, Adair County (Section 2); - the City of Springfield, Greene County (Sections 3, 4); - the City of Festus, Jefferson County (Section 5); - the City of Doniphan, Ripley County (Section 6); - the City of Higginsville, Lafayette County (Section 7); - the City of Jefferson, Cole County (Section 8); - the City of Richwoods, Washington County (Section 9); - Jackson County (Section 10) The act further authorizes the conveyance of state property located in the County of Marion to the State Highways and Transportation Commission. (Sections 11, 12) The act further authorizes the conveyance of state property located in Cole County to the City of Jefferson. (Section 13) Finally, the act authorizes the conveyance of state property located in Nodaway County. (Section 14) The act has provisions identical to the provisions in SB 1414 (2026) and SB 1523 (2026). JULIA SHEVELEVA

HB 3518 requires venues and teams to withhold 2% of payments over $300 made to nonresident entertainers (like musicians or actors) and nonresident professional athletes (such as out-of-state sports players). This tax applies to their "personal service income" (salaries, bonuses, etc.) but excludes competition prizes. The collected revenue is allocated for 31 years (through 2030): 60% to the Missouri Arts Council, and 10% each to the Missouri Humanities Council, State Library, and Public Television fund. Starting in 2027, 100% of this tax revenue will directly fund these specific programs instead of the general state budget.

HB 2867 requires Missouri public school districts to implement a mandatory personal finance course for students, effective with the 2027-28 school year. The course, worth one-half credit, must cover practical topics like budgeting, credit management, saving, banking, taxes, and understanding major purchases such as housing. It directs the state education department to develop curriculum standards by convening a work group including educators, industry representatives, and nonprofit experts. All students must complete this course after grade nine to earn a high school diploma, with limited waiver options for transfer students or career-focused plans.

This bill's abstract provides no specific details about what provisions are being modified or the program's scope. The title indicates it relates to a hydrant inspection program, but the context lacks concrete information on changes, affected parties, or key mechanisms. Without further details on the modifications, a substantive summary cannot be provided. The bill is currently in committee review with no further action documented.

SB 1577 repeals the Advisory Board of Vocational Enterprises Program, eliminating an existing advisory body. This bill directly affects the vocational enterprises program and its current advisory board members by removing their formal structure. The key mechanism is a simple repeal of the program’s statutory framework, with no new provisions or mechanisms added. As a procedural repeal, the bill makes no changes to program operations or funding but ends the board’s legal existence.

SB 1578 creates a new dedicated fund to hold money from the sale of state-owned land or buildings. This ensures those proceeds are kept separate from the general state budget, preventing them from being mixed with other government funds. The bill directly affects how the state manages its property sale revenues, requiring specific accounting for these funds. It does not change property sale processes but alters where the money goes after a sale.

SB 1104 requires drivers to stop at railroad grade crossings for "any on-track equipment" (such as maintenance vehicles or other rail equipment) in addition to trains. This applies to all drivers approaching crossings when signals, gates, visible equipment, or other required stops are present. Drivers must stop 15-50 feet from the nearest rail and remain stopped until it is safe to proceed. The bill updates Missouri’s traffic laws (sections 300.295 and 304.035) to expand existing stopping requirements and includes penalties for violations, including a class C misdemeanor. It directly affects all drivers using railroad crossings statewide.

HB 2099 creates a streamlined court process for property owners to remove unlawful occupants from residential properties without a tenant relationship. It allows owners (or agents) to file a verified petition, triggering an immediate court order for removal if they prove the occupant has no legal right to be there (e.g., not a tenant, guest, or family member). The court must issue the order within 48 hours of filing, and sheriffs enforce removal. This directly affects property owners of noncommercial residential properties and occupants without legal occupancy rights, bypassing standard eviction procedures. The bill also permits courts to issue additional restraining orders against occupants for safety.

SB 1030 would require the state legislature to approve any federal regulation before state agencies can enforce it. This applies to all state departments and agencies, preventing them from implementing federal rules without explicit legislative consent. The bill mandates that enforcement of federal regulations cannot proceed until the General Assembly votes to approve it. This policy change shifts authority to the legislature, requiring prior approval for state enforcement of federal rules.

HB 1783 allows Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services to directly contract with Missouri-affiliated public health organizations (like national associations or institutes) to help deliver health services and manage grant programs across the state. The bill requires these contracted organizations to provide the state legislature with an annual report detailing how funds were used and including service improvement suggestions. This directly affects the Department of Health, the contracted public health organizations, and Missouri residents receiving health services. The key provision is creating a formal mechanism for the state to partner with external public health entities while adding transparency through annual reporting.

SB 1249 grants the Director of Public Safety the authority to deny an individual a peace officer license or prevent them from entering basic training courses. This directly affects applicants seeking to become peace officers in the state. The bill's key provision is the Director's discretionary power to deny licensing or training access based on specific criteria outlined in the bill (though the abstract does not specify those criteria). The legislation focuses on establishing this administrative review process for licensing eligibility.

HB 1800 modifies Missouri's property tax system by changing the inflation-based cap on how much local governments (cities, counties, school districts) can increase property tax rates annually. It revises the calculation for the "inflationary growth factor," requiring political subdivisions to adjust tax rates to maintain the same revenue as the previous year when property values change, but within a new, lower cap on rate increases. This directly affects local governments that collect property taxes, as they must recalibrate levies to match revenue from the prior year while adhering to the updated inflation limit. The bill replaces the existing cap with a revised formula to prevent excessive annual tax rate hikes tied to property value changes.