HJR 67 proposes a constitutional amendment to modify term limits for Missouri's General Assembly members. It would limit legislators to a total of sixteen years across both the House and Senate (down from the current eight-year limit per house), with specific rules for counting prior service. The amendment also restricts the Speaker of the House to three terms and the Senate President Pro Tempore to two terms. If approved by voters, these changes would take effect starting December 5, 2030, requiring a statewide vote for adoption.
HB 233 updates Missouri's notice requirements for county planning board hearings. It removes the current rule that mandates posting hearing notices in two conspicuous locations within each township and replaces it with a requirement to post notices on the county's website. The bill maintains the existing rule requiring notices to be published in a newspaper with general circulation in the county. This change directly affects county planning boards and the public by shifting notice distribution from physical locations to a digital platform for improved accessibility.
HB 119 modifies how local governments present tax levy proposals to voters. It requires ballot measures about tax changes to use only numerical or alphabetical labels (not descriptive terms like "tax increase") and mandates that real property tax proposals clearly state the dollar amount change per $100,000 of property value. These changes apply to cities, counties, school districts, and special districts when seeking voter approval for tax levies. The bill directly affects local political subdivisions and aims to make tax ballot language more transparent and standardized for voters.
HB 1086 reclassifies single-family homes rented for less than 30 consecutive days as "residential property" for tax purposes, instead of treating them as "transient housing." This directly affects landlords using short-term rental platforms (like Airbnb) and local property tax assessors who determine tax classifications. The bill clarifies that such rentals - subject to sales tax under Missouri law - must be taxed as residential property, not under transient housing rules. This change ensures these properties are taxed at standard residential rates rather than higher transient rates. The law takes effect upon enactment, impacting how short-term rental properties are evaluated for property tax.
HB 927 designates June as "Fathership Month" in Missouri to promote awareness of fathers' roles in children's lives and establishes the "Missouri Fathership Project" within the Department of Social Services. The bill creates a grant program to fund community organizations that hire "fathership project specialists" who help fathers rebuild relationships with children, navigate court systems, and overcome barriers to reunification. These specialists serve as direct liaisons for fathers in family court cases, developing personalized plans to address relationship breakdowns and support compliance with court-ordered case plans. The initiative directly affects fathers seeking to reconnect with children, particularly those involved in family court or child support cases, and is funded through state appropriations and dedicated grants.
HB 1116 allows property owners who keep animals to enter adjacent land up to ten feet for constructing, maintaining, or repairing division fences enclosing animal enclosures. Owners or their contractors are not liable for trespass during this work, but remain responsible for crop damage caused by entry. The bill specifically permits clearing boundary vegetation (like trees or brush) directly on the property line without liability, while excluding utility companies, railroads, and accredited zoos from its provisions. It does not permit entering buildings on neighboring properties.
HB 711 revises Missouri's school enrollment rules for nonresident students, allowing them to attend public schools without traditional residency proof under specific conditions. It directly affects homeless students (as defined by the bill, including those living in shelters or temporary housing), military-connected students (whose parents are relocated under military orders), and students granted waivers for hardship. The bill requires school districts to process waiver requests within 45 days for hardship or good cause, explicitly prohibiting athletic ability as a waiver reason. These changes streamline enrollment for vulnerable student groups while maintaining safety checks for immediate risks.
HB 493 creates a new sales tax exemption for certain used personal property sold by businesses in Missouri. The bill repeals old tax exemption rules and adds a specific provision exempting retail sales of tangible personal property (like used furniture, electronics, or vehicles) from state sales tax, provided the items are sold for final use or consumption. This directly affects businesses selling qualifying used goods, as they will no longer charge state sales tax on these transactions. The exemption applies to sales where the property is not intended for resale or further manufacturing, focusing on items bought for personal or business use. This policy change simplifies tax treatment for these specific used property sales without altering other tax rules.
HB 937 requires Missouri public schools and postsecondary institutions to treat antisemitic harassment and discrimination identically to racial discrimination under existing laws. It mandates schools to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism into their codes of conduct, prohibit antisemitic behavior that creates fear or impedes access, and report incidents to a state Title VI coordinator. The bill also encourages integrating Jewish American heritage into curricula while clarifying that criticism of Israel is not antisemitic and protecting First Amendment rights. Schools must investigate complaints within 30 days and face potential federal reporting if unresolved, with annual reports submitted to the legislature.
HB 437 sets new rules for settlement demands in personal injury, bodily injury, or wrongful death cases. It requires claimants to submit written settlement offers via certified mail that remain open for at least 90 days and include specific details like injury descriptions, policy limits, release terms, and medical/employment records with proper authorizations. If a demand meets these requirements, it counts as a "reasonable opportunity to settle" in court; otherwise, it cannot be used to challenge an insurer's handling of the claim. The bill applies to claims against liability insurers and aims to standardize settlement processes before litigation.
HB 232 requires Missouri public schools to create and implement cardiac emergency response plans starting in the 2026-27 school year. The bill directly affects all public schools, mandating they establish response teams, place AEDs in accessible locations (especially at athletic venues), provide annual CPR/AED training for staff, and conduct practice drills. Key provisions include integrating plans with local emergency services, ensuring AEDs are available within three minutes during school activities, and following evidence-based standards from groups like the American Heart Association. The law aims to improve response to sudden cardiac arrest incidents on school campuses.
HB 344 repeals Missouri's existing law allowing local governments to enforce stricter tobacco product regulations and replaces it with a new provision stating that state law preempts all local rules on tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor product sales. This means cities and counties can no longer pass their own ordinances that are stricter than state regulations for these products. The bill directly affects local governments and businesses selling these products by removing their ability to implement additional local restrictions. It creates a uniform state standard for regulating these sales across Missouri, superseding any existing or future local laws on the same topic.
