HB 205 allows the existing board of trustees for St. Louis City's Firemen's Retirement System to simultaneously administer other pension plans providing retirement, disability, and death benefits for firefighters in cities not within counties. This directly affects firefighters and their dependents in those cities, as the same board would manage multiple pension plans. The bill requires strict separation of funds, ensuring expenses for each plan are paid solely from that plan's funds, with no mixing of retirement system resources. It also mandates that the board maintains separate records and follows each plan's specific terms when managing these additional pension programs.
HB 138 requires the Missouri Department of Revenue to keep home addresses and vehicle registration information confidential for certain public safety and judicial personnel, including active or retired parole officers, peace officers, judges, and their immediate family members. This protects these individuals from having their personal details released upon request, except for commercial drivers or information required under other laws like the motor registration list. The bill also includes a separate provision allowing vehicle owners to pay fees ($25 for conservation emblems, $35 for sports team emblems) to display official logos on license plates. These changes directly affect the privacy of specific public safety personnel and vehicle owners seeking personalized license plates.
HB 520 amends campaign finance and financial disclosure filing requirements, primarily increasing late fees for candidates, committees, and officials who miss deadlines. It establishes tiered late fees ($10 to $100 per day) for unfiled campaign reports and financial interest statements, with notices sent via certified mail. The bill includes appeal processes for fee assessments and mandates collection procedures, including state treasurer deposits for unpaid fees. It directly affects state/local candidates, committee treasurers, and officials required to file campaign or financial disclosures. The bill passed committee but remains pending legislative action (Voted Do Pass on 2025-04-28).
HB 369 allows boards of trustees for consolidated public library districts to set their own financial year start and end dates (currently fixed as July 1 to June 30). This gives library districts flexibility in aligning their budget cycles with operational needs. The bill requires boards to approve annual budgets by June 30 before the new fiscal year begins and mandates that approved budgets be filed with county offices and the state auditor. It directly affects library district administrators, treasurers, and county officials responsible for financial oversight. The change streamlines budgeting processes without altering library services or funding levels.
HB 575 modifies Missouri's rules for initiative petitions and referendums by creating new requirements for petition circulators and formatting. It requires circulators to verify each signer's registered voter status and provide sworn affidavits (including notarization) to prevent fraudulent signatures, with penalties for violations including fines up to $10,000 or jail time. The bill also mandates specific formatting for petitions, including 12-point Times New Roman text, one-inch margins, and inclusion of full proposed measure text with deletions in brackets and new text underlined. These changes directly affect individuals and groups collecting signatures for citizen-led ballot measures. The bill replaces existing sections (116.153, 116.190, etc.) with new sections (116.030-116.334) governing these processes.
HB 489 modifies rules for seizing neglected or abused animals by requiring law enforcement to obtain a court warrant supported by an affidavit before confiscation. It mandates a 30-day court hearing for animal disposition, prohibits sterilization before the hearing unless medically necessary, and requires animals to be placed with approved shelters or vets. Owners can reclaim animals by posting a bond covering care costs within 72 hours of the hearing, but agencies bear costs if owners are cleared of neglect or abuse. The bill also prohibits improper euthanasia or sterilization before hearings or during bond periods, imposing misdemeanor penalties for violations.
HB 660 modifies Missouri's rules for local tax proposals by prohibiting political subdivisions (like cities or counties) from resubmitting a rejected tax proposal to voters for two years after rejection. It allows exceptions if the new proposal changes the tax amount or applies to areas affected by a declared natural disaster. The bill also updates petition requirements for creating special taxing districts, requiring 50% of property value and 50% of property owners to sign, plus detailed service and funding plans. This directly affects local governments seeking to raise taxes through voter approval. The changes take effect August 28, 2025.
HB 627 modifies Missouri's environmental permit process by requiring the Department of Natural Resources to verify that applicants comply with local zoning, building, and health codes before issuing or renewing permits. It directly affects businesses and individuals seeking environmental permits, as well as local jurisdictions and the Department of Natural Resources. The bill mandates that local authorities must confirm compliance within 30 days (or it is deemed verified), and the Department cannot deny permits based on local codes enacted after an application was filed. This creates a clearer, time-bound process for permit approvals under environmental regulations.
HB 513 modifies how local governments (political subdivisions) can use design-build and construction manager-at-risk delivery methods for public projects. It sets spending thresholds: noncivil projects (like buildings) over $7 million and civil projects (like roads or water systems) over $3 million can use these methods, with a limit of five smaller noncivil projects under $7 million per fiscal year. The bill requires a two-step selection process for construction managers, prioritizing qualifications (40%) over cost (60%), and mandates public disclosure of selection criteria before bidding. It also prohibits the project’s own engineer or architect from serving as the construction manager.
HB 433's title about "storage and use of gold and silver" is inaccurate - the bill is actually a Missouri income tax modification. It adjusts how Missouri calculates taxable income by adding back certain items excluded from federal taxable income, such as:
1) Federal tax refunds that created Missouri tax benefits (excluding pandemic-related refunds),
2) Interest on some government bonds,
3) Specific deductions for property purchases (2002-2003), and
4) Net operating loss carryforwards.
It also subtracts certain items added back (like state tax refunds or military combat zone income) to prevent double taxation. The bill directly affects all Missouri individual income taxpayers by changing their taxable income calculation relative to federal rules.
HB 68 shortens the statute of limitations for personal injury claims from five years to two years, effective for injuries occurring on or after August 28, 2025. This means individuals seeking compensation for injuries like car accidents, medical malpractice, or other physical harm must file lawsuits within two years of the incident. The bill also establishes a two-year limit for related claims such as defamation and wage disputes, but the primary change targets personal injury cases. This directly affects people pursuing legal action for injuries and the defendants (e.g., businesses, healthcare providers) they sue.
HB 828 modifies how Missouri calculates taxable income by adjusting federal tax returns. It adds specific items back to federal adjusted gross income, such as certain federal tax refunds (excluding pandemic-related credits), interest on some government bonds, and excess depreciation deductions. The bill also subtracts certain amounts, including interest from U.S. obligations, property tax refunds, and income from military service in combat zones. These changes directly affect Missouri taxpayers who claim federal deductions or credits that differ from Missouri's rules, particularly those with pandemic-related refunds, investment income, or military benefits. The bill ensures Missouri's tax base aligns more closely with federal calculations for these specific scenarios.
