HB 2915 allows the Department of Corrections to file a claim of actual innocence in postconviction cases challenging a conviction or sentence. It requires courts to review such claims only if clear and convincing evidence shows innocence and undermines confidence in the original verdict, considering all evidence - including new evidence not presented at trial. If proven, the court must vacate the conviction and provide written findings explaining the evidence used. This directly affects individuals serving prison sentences who can now present new evidence of innocence through this specific legal pathway.
HB 2920 requires public entities (like government agencies) to verify that companies they contract with (for projects worth $100,000+ and employing at least 10 people) do not refuse business with firearm-related companies solely based on their industry. It defines "discrimination" as refusing, ending, or not starting a business relationship with a firearm manufacturer, retailer, or trade association due to their status in the firearm industry, excluding cases where companies follow existing firearm policies or comply with laws. The bill does not apply to sole-source contracts or when no qualified bids meet the verification requirement. It directly affects public procurement processes and private companies providing goods/services to government entities. The law aims to prevent public entities from excluding firearm industry businesses from contracts based on their industry alone.
HB 2910 requires new private businesses (established on or after August 28, 2026) to install diaper changing stations in all public restrooms they operate. It also mandates that all public restrooms in state or local government buildings (e.g., libraries, courthouses) must have stations starting January 1, 2028. The bill defines "public restroom" to include both government buildings and private businesses open to the public, like restaurants or stores. If a gender-restricted restroom has a station, an opposite-gender restroom must also have one within the same building. This law directly affects new private businesses and local governments by requiring specific physical installations in designated restrooms.
HCR 30 is a resolution establishing the "Commission on Interstate 70 Safety and Beautification" to study improvements for Missouri's I-70 corridor. The commission, composed of transportation committee leaders, municipal and county representatives, and scenic conservation experts, will examine ways to enhance safety and scenic beauty through reduced driver distractions (like excessive billboards), strategic landscaping, and updated design standards for highways and bridges. This resolution directly affects I-70 planning, tourism promotion, and roadside commerce stakeholders by guiding future rebuild efforts to balance safety, economic development, and Missouri's natural scenic character. It does not enact new laws but creates a body to recommend strategies to the Missouri Department of Transportation and General Assembly.
HB 2899 clarifies rules for government agencies (like cities or counties) using design-build contracts to construct projects such as roads, bridges, or buildings. It defines key terms like "design-build contract" (one contract for design and construction) and establishes a three-stage qualifications-based selection process for choosing contractors. The bill requires agencies to publicly disclose project details and selection criteria before soliciting bids, and creates a new role for "design criteria consultants" to help develop project requirements without competing for the contract. These consultants must be licensed professionals who assist with project oversight but cannot submit bids or provide design/construction services for the same project. The changes aim to standardize how government entities manage design-build projects while ensuring transparency in the selection process.
HB 2660, titled the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," aims to protect Missouri residents' gun rights by prohibiting state officials from enforcing certain federal firearm laws it deems unconstitutional. It requires investigations into law enforcement officers who knowingly violate Second Amendment rights and creates legal avenues for citizens to seek court relief against such violations. The bill declares Missouri's opposition to federal gun regulations that restrict firearm ownership, possession, or use within the state, arguing these exceed federal constitutional authority. It directly affects state officials, law enforcement, and gun owners by establishing a framework for state-level resistance to federal gun policies.
HB 2948 creates a Missouri state tax credit for caregivers of eligible family members. It allows Missouri residents who provide ongoing care to a qualifying recipient (a person aged 60+ or under 60 with a disability requiring daily assistance) to claim a credit of up to $1,500 annually, based on documented caregiving costs like adult day care, in-home services, transportation, or medical supplies. Caregivers must provide proof of residency, care provision, and dependency status (or alternative documentation), but medical records are not required. The credit, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2027, is refundable and cannot be carried forward or transferred.
HB 2943 establishes the "MO GIVES Program" to provide Missouri National Guard members (in Troop Program Unit or Individual Ready Reserve status) who choose to be living organ donors with paid leave during their donation process. The program guarantees up to 45 days of paid leave (extendable medically) for the full donation period, exempts members from using accrued leave, and covers housing and per diem based on rank. Benefits are funded through a new dedicated "MO GIVES Fund" in the state treasury, which can accept donations and won't revert unspent funds to general revenue. This directly affects National Guard members who lack employer donor leave or choose not to use it, ensuring they can donate without financial penalty.
This proposed constitutional amendment would generally prohibit expanding Missouri's sales and use taxes to cover new services or transactions after January 1, 2015. However, it would allow expanding these taxes specifically to fund reductions in the state's individual income tax. Any revenue generated from such tax expansions would not count toward certain constitutional revenue limits. If approved by voters, it would require legislative action to adjust tax policies in line with these rules.
HB 2929 establishes how districts without high schools (through 12th grade) pay tuition to districts that provide high school education. It requires sending districts to pay the receiving district's actual per-pupil cost of maintaining high school programs - calculated by dividing the district's costs (teachers' wages, maintenance, debt service, etc.) by average daily attendance - without exceeding those specific expenses. The tuition rate must be finalized and provided to the sending district by March 1st each year for the following school year, with disputes resolved by the state board of education. This directly affects students in districts without high schools and the districts that serve them.
HB 2932, as detailed in the provided text, focuses on educational stability for foster care children and preventing high school dropouts. It requires school districts to prioritize a child’s school of origin during foster care placements (if the new location is over 10 miles away), ensures grades aren’t penalized for absences due to foster care transitions or court appearances, and mandates credit acceptance for coursework completed in any public, nonpublic, or nonsectarian school. The bill also allocates state funds for competitive grants to public colleges, universities, and community organizations to provide dropout prevention services - including tutoring, counseling, and family support - to at-risk students, with services required to occur at nonsectarian sites for nonpublic school students. These provisions aim to reduce educational disruptions for vulnerable youth while ensuring equitable access to support programs.
HB 2942 requires public school districts and charter schools to publish detailed financial data online starting in the 2027-28 school year. Schools must create searchable databases showing actual income, expenditures, and disbursements, including administrative salaries (with base pay, bonuses, and benefits), vendor contracts with plain-language descriptions and student outcomes, and program costs per student. Annual one-page budget summaries highlighting per-pupil spending across categories like instruction and operations must be posted prominently on websites and shared at school board meetings. Failure to comply could trigger corrective actions or withholding of administrative funds after 180 days of noncompliance.
