SR 566 modifies Senate Rules 84 and 85 to adjust the process for a "motion for the previous question," which is a procedural motion used to end debate and force an immediate vote on a bill. This change directly affects how Senate floor discussions are managed during legislative sessions. The bill focuses solely on altering the specific parliamentary rules governing this motion, without creating new policy or impacting external groups. As a procedural resolution, it does not advance substantive legislation but streamlines internal Senate operations.
HJR 179 proposes a constitutional amendment that would exempt Missouri residents aged 65 or older from paying state and local taxes on their tangible personal property, such as vehicles, furniture, and other movable belongings. The amendment would also include existing exemptions for homesteads, manufacturers' inventories, and non-profit properties, but the primary focus is on seniors. If approved by voters in the November 2026 election or a special election, this exemption would take effect immediately for qualifying individuals. As a constitutional amendment, it requires voter approval to become law and does not change current tax rates for other property types.
HB 3123 lowers the minimum age for school entry in Missouri from 7 to 5 years old. It requires parents or guardians to enroll children aged 5 and older in school and ensure regular attendance, with exceptions for children with documented disabilities, those aged 14+ with legal employment, or children with mental health needs supported by professional documentation. Parents may also withdraw children aged 5-7 from school by submitting a written request. The bill clarifies that private, home, and religious schools are not required to follow state-mandated curricula.
HB 3110 would change how child support is calculated when parents share equal physical custody. Specifically, it requires courts to stop or reduce child support payments for any period exceeding 30 consecutive days that a child spends with the parent who would otherwise pay support, if the other parent voluntarily gave up custody. This directly affects parents in divorce or custody cases with near-equal time-sharing arrangements. The bill does not eliminate support entirely but automatically adjusts payments based on actual custody time, rather than requiring separate court orders for each custody period. This change aims to align support obligations more closely with the actual time each parent spends caring for the child.
HB 3152 requires hospitals with off-campus outpatient clinics (located more than 250 yards from the main campus) to use a separate unique health provider ID (NPI) for billing those locations. It directly affects hospitals, health insurers, and patients receiving care at these off-campus sites by mandating separate billing to prevent incorrect charges. The key provision requires all claims for services at these clinics to use the dedicated NPI on standard billing forms, starting after December 31, 2026. Violations can result in fines up to $1,000 per incident, license penalties, or liability for patients if hospitals improperly bill them.
HB 3156 modifies Missouri's "Show-Me Sports Investment Act" to govern state funding for large athletic and entertainment facilities. It directly affects MLB and NFL teams seeking state support for projects costing at least $500 million with seating over 30,000. Key provisions cap annual state spending at the facility’s baseline year tax revenue (from operations), limit funding to 30 years, and require local government approval for projects over $100 million. The bill also prohibits including residential or retail development in eligible projects and mandates compliance with state infrastructure funding laws.
HB 3153 authorizes the Missouri state government to transfer ownership of specific parcels of land in Springfield, Greene County, to private parties. The bill describes multiple properties (including lots on East Walnut Street, St. Louis Street, and near Walnut and Jefferson Streets) and requires the state commissioner of administration to set reasonable terms for the transfer, such as appraisal requirements and timing. The attorney general must also approve the legal documents formalizing the conveyance. This is a procedural bill transferring state-owned property with no policy changes or direct impact on public services or funding.
HB 3151 modifies the state's tax code by expanding the definition of "food" to include dietary and nutritional supplements, making them eligible for the 1% sales tax rate instead of the standard higher rate. This directly affects consumers purchasing supplements (like vitamins or protein powders) and businesses selling them, as they would pay the reduced tax rate. The bill specifies that "dietary and nutritional supplements" follow the federal definition under 21 U.S.C. § 321(ff), and clarifies that this exemption does not apply to restaurants or food establishments where more than 80% of revenue comes from prepared meals. The change applies to all sales of these supplements, regardless of where they are purchased.
HB 3149 modifies Missouri county sales tax rules to specifically direct revenue from certain local sales taxes toward early childhood education. It requires counties seeking to fund early childhood education through new sales taxes to obtain voter approval via ballot measure, with the tax rate limited to a combined maximum of 1.5% after 2025. The bill mandates that any revenue collected for this purpose must be deposited into the dedicated early childhood education fund and managed under existing rules (Section 67.5420). This directly affects Missouri counties considering new local sales taxes for education, as well as voters who must approve such tax proposals. The bill does not create new taxes but changes how existing county sales tax authority can be allocated.
HR 4042 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Missouri House of Representatives expressing support for Saint Louis University (SLU) joining the Big East Conference. It does not create new laws or policies - it solely affirms the House's position that SLU's membership would benefit Missouri economically and regionally. The resolution cites SLU's fit with the conference's profile, potential for increased tourism and revenue, and parallels to other Missouri universities' successful conference transitions. As a non-binding expression of support, it has no direct effect on SLU, the Big East, or Missouri's laws.
SB 1605 would classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (a compound found in kratom) as a Schedule I controlled substance in the state when present in specified amounts. This bill directly affects individuals possessing or distributing this compound above the defined threshold. The key provision would subject such possession or distribution to the same strict legal penalties as other Schedule I drugs, such as heroin or LSD. The bill is currently in its initial stage (first reading) and has not yet been debated or voted on.
HB 2797 designates April 9th each year as "Clyde S. Cahill, Jr. Day" in Missouri. The bill honors Clyde S. Cahill, Jr., a former senior judge of the U.S. Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, recognizing his career that included service on the 22nd circuit court, as NAACP legal advisor, and as a regional attorney for the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity in Kansas City. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or direct impact on laws or regulations. The bill was introduced in the Missouri House on January 7, 2026.
