HB 3036 would allow the city of Knob Noster to impose a 5% tax on short-term hotel or campground stays (31 days or less per quarter) if approved by voters. The tax would be added to nightly charges, billed separately, and used for general city funds like roads or services. It requires a voter referendum at a general election, with the tax only taking effect if a majority votes "yes." The bill does not change current tax rules but authorizes a new revenue source pending community approval.
HB 3023 creates Missouri's "Private Security Camera Incentive Program" to provide rebates or vouchers for security camera purchases to low-income seniors, disabled residents, or those meeting income thresholds (≤150% federal poverty level or ≤60% state median income) living in designated high-crime "priority areas." The program, funded by a state treasury account, reimburses up to the full cost of qualifying outdoor cameras installed after August 2026, with strict rules prohibiting recording of others' private property. Applications require written agreements, and funds will be distributed by local law enforcement starting January 2028. The program expires six years after enactment unless reauthorized.
HB 3020 expands the list of acceptable photo identification for voting in Missouri to include student IDs from Missouri schools or colleges, military IDs, and specific documents meeting strict criteria (like matching voter registration details and showing a photograph). Voters without an acceptable ID can cast a provisional ballot but must later provide one of the listed IDs or have their signature verified against voter records for the ballot to count. The state will provide free nondriver's licenses and certain vital records (e.g., birth certificates, marriage licenses) to help voters obtain required identification. This bill directly affects all Missouri voters casting ballots in person or by absentee ballot at designated offices.
HB 2669 increases Missouri's daily reimbursement rate for counties and cities holding inmates from $37.50 to $40 per day. It directly affects local governments that house individuals sentenced under specific laws, including probation/parole revocations or pretrial detention. The bill requires counties to submit reimbursement claims within two years of eligibility, with the state paying for eligible custody days. This change applies to cases where the state is legally liable for costs under existing statutes, such as sentences under Chapter 558 or detention under Section 559.026.
HB 3018 transfers jurisdiction over specific Missouri lands to the U.S. government. It cedes land used by the U.S. as an "honor farm" near a federal penitentiary and grants the U.S. shared control within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways area (excluding the White River, Osage, and St. Francois River watersheds). This bill directly affects land management authority between Missouri and federal agencies, with no new policies or direct impacts on residents.
HB 3031 modifies Missouri's teacher certification rules by expanding grounds for license discipline and revocation. It automatically revokes teaching licenses for teachers convicted of specific serious offenses, including sexual crimes against children, murder, and certain felonies, as listed in subsection 6. School districts and the state education department can file disciplinary charges for violations like fraud, incompetence, or criminal convictions, with hearings requiring 30 days' notice. Teachers facing license revocation can appeal to the state board of education within 90 days, with a hearing process outlined in the bill.
HB 2690 would replace Missouri's individual and corporate income taxes, estate tax, and related deductions with a 5.11% tax on all new retail purchases and services starting in 2028. It requires the state to adjust the tax rate if revenue changes and provides monthly sales tax rebates to qualifying families based on federal poverty guidelines. The bill directly affects all Missouri residents and businesses by shifting tax responsibility from income to consumption. It must be approved by voters in a 2026 referendum to take effect.
HB 3011 modifies Missouri's guardianship and conservatorship appointment rules. It establishes a priority order for court appointments: first the person's own nomination, then a durable power of attorney, followed by close family members (spouse, parents, adult children, siblings), and finally other nominees. The bill requires background checks - including mental health, abuse registries, criminal records, and credit history for conservators - when appointing non-family members, but exempts spouses, parents, adult children, and public administrators from these checks. These changes apply to adults needing guardianship or conservatorship due to incapacity or disability.
HB 3024 requires public and charter schools to implement suicide prevention measures for students and staff. Starting in 2023-24, all teachers and licensed educators must complete at least two hours of annual suicide prevention training, including Columbia Protocol risk assessment tools by 2027. Schools serving grades 7-12 must print the 988 suicide lifeline number on student ID cards starting July 2025, and all high schools must provide mental health awareness instruction to students during their four years of high school. The bill directly affects school districts, educators, and students by mandating training, policy updates, and visible crisis resources.
HB 2814 modifies Missouri law to allow the sale of retail raw milk, cream, and raw milk products (like cheese or yogurt) under specific conditions. It permits these items to be sold at grocery stores and farmers markets if clearly labeled with a health warning about unpasteurized risks, and allows direct farm sales to individual consumers for personal use. Dairy farms selling raw products must annually test their herds for tuberculosis and brucellosis and maintain disease-free status. The bill directly affects Missouri dairy farms producing raw milk products, retailers selling them, and consumers purchasing these items.
HB 3057 is a procedural bill that updates Missouri's Revised Statutes by removing all references to specific House and Senate bill numbers (like "House Bill 1075") and replacing them with new statutory section numbers (such as 37.005, 50.333, and 631.020). It does not change government operations or create new policies; instead, it corrects outdated citations in the legal code to align with current statutory formatting. The bill directly affects how state laws are referenced in official documents and legal proceedings. This is a routine administrative update to maintain clarity in Missouri's legal system.
HB 3052 creates a state no-call list database managed by Missouri's Attorney General, allowing residents and businesses to register to stop unwanted telemarketing calls. It requires the Attorney General to establish rules for free registration (no cost to subscribers), maintain the database, and provide access for businesses to check numbers before calling. Businesses must verify numbers against the list before making solicitation calls, and the state will coordinate with the federal do-not-call registry. The law specifies how subscribers can join or remove their numbers and how businesses access the database, with no cost to subscribers but potential fees for business access.
