SJR 111 proposes a constitutional amendment modifying Missouri's real property tax rules. It would allow school districts with 1995 federal court-ordered property tax levies to lower their rates (with voter approval needed to raise rates back to the court level), ending this provision by December 31, 2026. It also requires counties to get voter approval for most tax increases and adjusts tax limits based on property valuation changes and the Consumer Price Index. This amendment must be approved by Missouri voters in the 2026 election to take effect.
SR 567 is a procedural Senate resolution modifying Rule 52. It requires certain bills to remain on the Senate calendar for one full day before the chamber can vote on them. This rule change applies directly to the Senate leadership and members when handling specific legislative proposals. The bill does not alter policy content but adds a mandatory waiting period for procedural review. (Procedural bill; summary kept to 3 sentences as requested.)
HB 2043 revises Missouri's child custody and support laws by replacing three existing statutes with new provisions. It requires courts to consider specific factors when setting support, including the child's needs, parents' finances, custody arrangements, and work-related childcare costs. The bill adds that support payments may be reduced or paused if a parent voluntarily gives up custody for over 30 consecutive days. It also extends parental support obligations until age 22 for children in secondary school or vocational/college programs (if enrolled full-time and making progress), or for incapacitated children beyond age 18.
HB 2046 requires investor-owned electric utilities in Missouri to reimburse customers and local governments for actual damages caused by specific power outages. If more than 0.8% of a utility’s customers experience a 4+ hour outage with less than 50% voltage or total power loss, or a damaging power surge, the utility must pay for direct losses like spoiled food but excludes indirect costs. Local governments affected by the outage can also be reimbursed for emergency expenses. Utilities can seek a waiver from the Public Service Commission if the outage resulted from unavoidable events like severe weather, customer tampering, or third-party damage, but they cannot recover these costs from customers through rate increases.
HB 2053 establishes a formal process for Missouri voters to recall elected city officials in third-class cities with optional government. It requires recall petitions to collect signatures from at least 25% of registered voters, include each signer’s address and date, and state reasons for recall (misconduct, incompetence, or failure to perform duties) in under 200 words. The bill limits recall attempts to once every six months and prohibits recalled officials from running for the special election or being appointed to fill the vacancy. This bill directly affects city council members, mayors, and other elected officials in qualifying municipalities.
HB 2077 prohibits institutional investors (such as hedge funds, private equity firms, or real estate investment trusts owning over 50 U.S. residential properties or managing over $100 million in real estate assets) from purchasing most single-family homes or small multi-unit properties (up to four units) after August 28, 2026. Current institutional owners must divest these properties within three years, selling them to individual owners or community-based housing organizations. Exemptions apply to nonprofits, public housing authorities, small local landlords (under 50 units statewide), and banks holding foreclosed homes for resale within 12 months. Violations carry up to $50,000 in fines per property and require forced divestment.
HB 2052 replaces Missouri's existing laws governing fourth-class cities (the smallest cities, typically with populations under 5,000) with 40 new sections. The bill requires voter approval for cities to expand or reduce their boundaries and updates election rules for city officials, including allowing longer terms (e.g., four years for mayor or collector) through voter-approved ordinances. It also gives cities the option to appoint key roles like chief of police or collector with voter approval instead of requiring election for those positions. This modernizes governance rules for Missouri's smallest municipalities.
HB 2064 repeals Missouri's statewide ban on local firearm regulations, removing Section 21.750 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. This change directly affects cities, counties, and other political subdivisions by allowing them to create their own ordinances governing firearms - such as sales, possession, or open carry - without state preemption. The bill does not alter existing exceptions in the repealed law, including rules about open carry permits or manufacturer liability protections. This is a concrete policy shift enabling local governments to address firearm-related issues through their own regulations.
HB 2038 creates a property tax exemption program for Missouri homeowners aged 65 or older who live in their primary residence and have a household income of $125,000 or less (adjusted annually for inflation). Starting in 2027, eligible homeowners will receive a 100% exemption on property taxes for their homestead, meaning they pay no tax on their primary residence after other exemptions are applied. To qualify, individuals must reapply annually, and the exemption replaces all other homestead-related property tax credits or relief programs. This program directly affects low-to-moderate income seniors owning their primary home in Missouri.
HB 2050 requires school superintendents in Missouri school districts to reside within the district boundaries if the district is unaccredited, at risk of losing accreditation, or facing a funding deficit. This rule applies to all new superintendent contracts entered into after the bill's effective date. The bill also allows districts to share a superintendent, requiring the shared superintendent to reside in a district meeting one of the three conditions, and provides $30,000 annually in state aid for districts that share a superintendent (subject to using funds for teacher compensation or counseling services).
HB 2048 requires Missouri's state board of education to establish a special administrative board for school districts that fail to meet minimum school term requirements or are classified as unaccredited. The bill mandates at least two annual public hearings in the affected district to gather community input and develop plans for returning to accreditation. If a district remains unaccredited, the state board can either allow the existing school board to continue under new conditions or suspend the elected board and appoint a seven-member special administrative board with specific qualifications (including teachers, principals, parents, and finance experts). Members receive a $500 monthly stipend and must meet monthly, with appointments subject to Senate review if requested by a local legislator. This directly affects unaccredited school districts and their communities by changing governance structures until accreditation is restored.
HB 2040 revises Missouri's criminal penalties for custody-related offenses. It creates two new offenses: "interference with custody" (a felony if a child is taken out of state) and "parental kidnapping" (a felony escalating to higher levels based on how long a child is detained). The bill requires courts to order defendants to pay restitution to legal custodians for reasonable expenses incurred in searching for or returning the child. It directly affects individuals who illegally remove, conceal, or take children from legal custody without court authorization. The law replaces outdated sections of Missouri law with these updated penalty structures and restitution requirements.
