HB 3004 prohibits businesses from advertising or selling products as made with specific wood species (like oak or maple) if the product's visible wood surface isn't actually that wood. It directly affects retailers and manufacturers selling wood products, requiring their decorative surfaces to match advertised wood types. The bill gives the Department of Agriculture authority to create rules for enforcement, subject to existing state regulatory procedures. This aims to prevent misleading marketing by ensuring wood product claims accurately reflect the material used.
HB 2898 modifies Missouri law governing how counties with land bank agencies handle tax-delinquent properties. It establishes new procedures for land bank agencies to acquire properties through tax sales after two years of unpaid taxes, replacing older rules. Key changes include restricting who can bid (barring current tax delinquents, land bank employees, and certain officials), requiring non-resident bidders to appoint a Missouri agent, and allowing counties to opt into this process. The bill directly affects counties operating land banks, potential property buyers, and tax collectors managing these sales. It focuses on streamlining land bank acquisitions while adding safeguards to prevent conflicts of interest in the bidding process.
HB 2742 increases penalties for drivers who fail to stop for a school bus by adding 5 points to their license for this violation. It also allows school districts to install cameras on school buses to detect such failures, but only when the bus is actively loading or unloading students (stop arm extended and lights activated). School districts must approve camera use through a board vote, and footage can only be used as evidence for the violation - unrelated footage cannot be retained. The bill does not require districts to install cameras, only offers this option as a safety tool.
HB 3146 updates rules for how ballot measures are summarized for voters. It limits the official summary statement to 100 words and the fiscal note summary to 50 words, requiring both to be neutral and fact-based without bias. The bill specifies that the secretary of state prepares summaries if the legislature doesn’t provide them, and the attorney general must approve the legal content. These changes apply to all statewide ballot measures, including constitutional amendments and statutory initiatives, aiming to ensure clarity and fairness in voter information.
HB 3068 revises Missouri's criminal history record system by replacing outdated sections with new provisions governing data collection and submission. It requires law enforcement agencies to submit fingerprints, photographs, and biometric data (like facial recognition) for certain arrests - including juveniles under 17 - to the state highway patrol's central repository, with specific rules for juvenile records. The bill also updates definitions for terms like "unique biometric identification" and mandates standardized data formats for reporting to ensure accurate statewide criminal history records. These changes primarily affect police departments, courts, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which manages the central repository for criminal justice data. The bill does not alter sex offender registration terms but updates the underlying system that supports registry administration.
HB 2740 creates a governance board at the University of Missouri to oversee and report on research using radioisotopes for diagnosing and treating rare pediatric diseases (affecting fewer than 200,000 children under 18 in the U.S.). The board, including university medical representatives, legislative appointees, a patient advocate, and an industry partner, must submit annual public reports to Missouri lawmakers by December 31 each year detailing completed research projects, outcomes, funding used, and legislative recommendations. This bill directly affects the University of Missouri system, patient advocates, and the Missouri legislature through its reporting requirements. The board’s duties expire on June 30, 2030.
HB 2928 modifies requirements for firearms safety instructors who issue certificates needed for Missouri concealed carry permits. It specifies that training must cover 10 safety topics (including marksmanship, safe storage, and firearm laws) and require at least 8 hours of instruction, including live-fire tests where applicants must hit targets with 15+ rounds. The bill requires instructors to maintain student records for four years, verify competency during live-fire exercises, and submit to a statewide database managed by the Missouri sheriff methamphetamine relief taskforce for annual $10 registration. This directly affects applicants seeking carry permits and qualified firearms safety instructors who must meet new standards to issue valid training certificates.
HB 2085 preempts local governments from regulating tobacco, e-cigarette, and nicotine product sales, overriding local ordinances on ingredients, product bans, licensing, and minimum age restrictions (except age requirements below 21). The bill establishes state law as the sole authority for these regulations, superseding county or municipal rules that conflict with sections 407.924-407.934. Local governments may still enforce age requirements for sales under 21 years old, but cannot set higher minimum ages (e.g., 22+). This directly affects counties, cities, and towns seeking to implement stricter local tobacco policies.
HB 2125 establishes the "Missouri Voter Registration System," a computerized statewide database managed by the secretary of state to store and maintain voter registration information. The system requires unique voter identifiers, electronic access for election officials, and coordination with state databases (like motor vehicle records) to verify registration details, including driver's license or Social Security numbers. It mandates regular maintenance to remove ineligible voters while preventing errors, prohibits using voter data for commercial purposes (such as selling names for solicitation), and requires security measures to protect the system. This bill directly affects the secretary of state, local election authorities, and all registered voters in Missouri by standardizing voter registration processes and data handling.
HB 2146 increases the investment limit for certain hospitals from 25% to 50% of their non-essential funds (funds not needed for immediate operations). Hospitals meeting specific criteria - receiving less than 3% of annual revenue from government taxes and less than 3% from local government appropriations - can now invest in mutual funds, high-rated bonds (with short maturities), money-market funds, or combinations of these. The bill requires remaining funds to be invested in ways permissible for the state treasurer. This change modifies existing investment rules for hospitals organized under Missouri's Chapter 96, 205, or 206.
HB 2178 changes how property taxes are calculated in Missouri. It sets new assessment rates: 19% for most residential property, 12% for certain commercial land, and 32% for others, while reducing rates for specific items like solar panels (5%) and historic vehicles (5%). The bill also adds rules for assessing property near airports (deducting costs paid by non-government parties for improvements) and requires counties to submit two-year assessment plans for approval. These changes directly affect all property owners, counties, and cities in Missouri, particularly those with airport-adjacent land or solar installations meeting the 2022 deadline.
HB 1707 modifies Missouri's sales tax code by excluding credit card and debit card processing fees from the definition of "gross receipts." This means businesses will no longer pay sales tax on these transaction fees, as they are now specifically exempted from the taxable sales amount. The bill directly affects retailers, restaurants, and other businesses that process payments through credit or debit cards. The key mechanism clarifies that these fees, previously included in taxable gross receipts, are now treated as separate from the actual sale price for tax calculation purposes. This change reduces the tax burden on businesses for payment processing costs.
