SB 1082 creates a tax credit for Missouri businesses and individuals who donate cash or food to qualifying nonprofit organizations, including food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters. Donors can claim a 50% tax credit (up to $2,500 annually) for donations made to food pantries, soup kitchens, or homeless shelters before 2026, and a 70% credit (also capped at $2,500) for donations to food banks starting in 2026. The credit is limited to the value of donations added back to taxable income, with annual state spending caps of $1.75 million (before 2026) and $3.5 million (starting in 2026). Donors must verify contributions via an affidavit, and organizations must be IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Missouri residents in need.
This bill increases the one-time death benefit payment for public school retirees from the current amount to $10,000. The change applies to retiree members who pass away on or after August 28, 2026, and directly affects the Public School Retirement System (PSRS). The legislation modifies the existing law to specify this new payment amount for eligible deceased members, without altering other retirement benefit calculations or survivor options. The bill is currently in the legislative process and has been referred to the Pensions committee for further review.
SB 853 modifies Missouri's property tax assessment process by requiring counties to provide property owners with detailed, timely notices when valuations increase. It mandates that assessors notify owners by June 15th of any valuation change, including projected tax liability for the upcoming year, with specific details like tax rates from each local subdivision, previous rates, and contact information. These notices must be sent via mail or in person to the owner's last known address and include all appeal processes. The bill directly affects residential and commercial property owners in counties not under specific charter government rules, ensuring they receive clear information about potential tax impacts before the annual appeal deadline. The changes apply to all counties except those adopting charter government after 2008, with additional online information requirements for large counties (over 1 million people) starting in 2011.
HB 1614 adds specific synthetic opioids and certain hallucinogens to the state's Schedule I controlled substances list. The bill explicitly lists over 100 chemical compounds - including fentanyl analogs like acetyl fentanyl, 3-methylfentanyl, and carfentanil derivatives, as well as hallucinogens like DMT and psilocybin - to be prohibited under Schedule I, which defines substances with high abuse potential and no accepted medical use. This directly affects anyone possessing or distributing these listed substances, as they would be treated as illegal under state law. The bill does not alter existing medical exemptions but expands the scope of prohibited substances based on chemical structure and pharmacological profile. The legislation is currently pending in committee, having been prefaced and read for the first time in early 2026.
This bill prohibits state taxation of unrealized gains, meaning it would prevent taxes on increases in the value of assets (like stocks or property) before those assets are sold. It directly affects taxpayers who hold appreciating assets but haven't yet converted them to cash. The bill establishes a clear rule that unrealized gains cannot be subject to state tax, without specifying implementation details or exceptions. As a procedural measure, it focuses on defining a tax boundary rather than creating new programs or altering existing tax structures.
The context provided does not include specific details about SB 1005's provisions, requirements, or affected parties. The official abstract only states it "creates a provision relating to pesticide labeling requirements" without describing what those requirements entail. Without additional information on the bill's content, mechanisms, or who it directly affects, a substantive summary cannot be generated. Please provide the bill's text or a detailed abstract for an accurate summary.
This proposed constitutional amendment (SJR 96) would prohibit Missouri from taxing increases in value of assets - like stocks, real estate, or business holdings - until those assets are actually sold. It directly affects all Missourians who own appreciating assets, as it would prevent the state from collecting tax on value gains that occur while holding the asset. The key provision adds a new constitutional section stating no tax can be imposed on "unrealized gains" prior to sale. If approved by voters, this would change how Missouri taxes investment growth, requiring assets to be sold before tax applies.
SB 1079 - Current law authorizes a tax credit for certain motion media production projects, with $8 million per year allowed for film production, and $8 million per year allowed for series production. This act provides that, for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, a total of $16 million per year may be authorized with no specific limits for either film or series production. Additionally, the tax credit is scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2029. This act extends such date to December 31, 2035. This act is identical to HB 2196 (2026) and is substantially similar to HCS/HBs 2142 & 2058 (2026). JOSH NORBERG
HB 2301 modifies the definition of "committee" for campaign finance rules by excluding candidate committees and most continuing committees from the definition. However, it requires continuing committees to be treated as committees if they make certain expenditures (like those subject to Section 130.176) or contribute to committees that make such expenditures. This change directly affects groups raising or spending campaign funds, clarifying which entities must follow contribution limits and disclosure rules. The bill focuses on refining which organizations are subject to campaign finance regulations, without altering the underlying contribution limits or prohibitions.
HB 2427 would add one circuit judge position and two associate circuit judge positions within Missouri's eleventh judicial circuit, effective January 1, 2007. The bill also establishes future additions, including a seventh circuit judge starting in 2029 and additional associate judges in 2015, 2019, and 2027. These changes reclassify existing commissioner roles (family court and treatment court) into associate circuit judge positions, with specific election timelines. The bill directly affects the staffing structure of the eleventh judicial circuit's court operations.
SB 1244 - This act requires a state agency to refer to Judea and Samaria in any official government material and to not use the term "West Bank". A state agency shall not use state moneys to create any official government material that refers to Judea and Samaria as "West Bank". The act authorizes the director of a state agency to waive the provisions of the act if it is in the best interests of the state and notice is provided to the President Pro Tem of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. JIM ERTLE
Based solely on the provided context, this bill's title and abstract indicate it modifies spousal maintenance provisions, but no specific policy changes, affected groups, or mechanisms are described. The official abstract repeats the title without detailing what aspects of spousal maintenance would be changed (e.g., duration, calculation, eligibility). Without additional details on the bill's content or provisions, a substantive summary cannot be generated. The bill is currently in early procedural stages (prefiled, first read).
