Budget & Taxes

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 3510: Modifies the duties of the state auditor relating to reporting of improper governmental activities

HB 3510 modifies the state auditor's role in handling reports of improper government activities, such as fraud, mismanagement, or misuse of funds. It requires the auditor to establish and publicize a hotline, email, and website for anonymous reporting, and to review all reports for credibility before investigating valid cases. The bill also mandates that the auditor refer specific allegations - like criminal misconduct to prosecutors or ethics violations to the Missouri Ethics Commission - to the appropriate agencies. Additionally, it grants the auditor authority to examine the financial records of entities receiving public funds to ensure proper use. This directly affects state agencies, local governments, and citizens reporting misconduct, while clarifying the auditor’s oversight responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state auditor to handle fund misuse reports, promoting fiscal accountability in budget oversight without altering tax or funding levels.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1765: To appropriate money for planning and capital improvements for the several departments and offices of state government

SB 1765 allocates state funds for planning and capital improvements across various government departments and offices. This appropriations bill provides budget authority for planned infrastructure upgrades and facility projects within state agencies. It does not create new policy or directly affect residents, as it solely addresses funding allocation for existing government operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for government infrastructure projects, directly supporting budget management through appropriations without tax changes or policy shifts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3542: Establishes the "Community Safety and Law Enforcement Integrity Act"

HB 3542, the "Community Safety and Law Enforcement Integrity Act," prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from using public funds, personnel, or facilities to assist federal immigration enforcement or entering into immigration enforcement agreements with the federal government. It requires immediate termination of existing agreements and imposes civil penalties of $25,000 per violation, with funds going to public schools. The bill directly affects county sheriffs, local police departments, and state agencies by restricting their cooperation with federal immigration authorities, while also requiring ICE agents to display identification and obtain warrants for home entries during operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects civil penalty funds ($25k/violation) to public schools, increasing funding for public services per bill's summary.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from aiding federal immigration enforcement, reducing civil rights violations and enhancing accountability within local agencies, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, aligning with immigrant protection indicators like limiting federal collaboration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2192: Promotes DEI initiatives in public institutions

HB 2192 protects and promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Missouri's public institutions, including schools, universities, and government agencies. The bill explicitly prohibits state laws, policies, or executive orders from defunding, restricting, or penalizing these efforts, covering DEI offices, inclusive curriculum training, and voluntary employee engagement programs. It requires the Missouri Commission on Human Rights to investigate complaints about violations and recommend remedies to restore affected DEI programs. The bill aims to ensure public institutions can maintain these initiatives without state interference.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents defunding of DEI programs, protecting existing state budget allocations for diversity initiatives in public institutions.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects DEI initiatives in schools/universities, prohibits defunding/restrictions of inclusive curriculum and training programs, aligning with enhancing educational access and curriculum.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects DEI initiatives in public workplaces (including employee engagement programs), promoting inclusive employment standards and workers' rights through non-discrimination measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 1105: Establishes the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act

SB 1105 establishes Missouri's Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act to address housing shortages in rural communities (populations under 50,000). It creates a state grant program through the Department of Economic Development, providing nonprofit housing organizations with up to $1 million per grant (with a $2 million lifetime limit) to build or rehabilitate affordable housing. Grants require a 1:1 match from private sources and fund projects where owner-occupied homes cost ≤$275,000 or rentals ≤$200,000 (adjusted annually by inflation). Nonprofits must annually certify their work, manage funds transparently, and return unspent grants if projects stall beyond 24 months.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state grant funds ($1M per grant) through Department of Economic Development to fund affordable housing projects, directly increasing public spending on essential housing services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates state grants funding affordable housing development in rural areas with affordability caps ($275k max), directly advancing housing access through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAddresses rural housing shortages critical for workforce stability, enabling workers to live near jobs through affordable housing grants.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2054: Establishes provisions relating to jail reimbursement by the department of mental health

HB 2054 requires Missouri's Department of Mental Health (DMH) to reimburse counties and cities without counties for the cost of housing individuals who lack mental fitness to stand trial due to mental illness. Specifically, DMH will pay $200 per day for custody time plus medication costs when a person is held in jail because they cannot understand court proceedings or assist in their defense. County sheriffs or city officials must submit certified records of days held and medication costs within two years of eligibility, and DMH will review and pay eligible claims. This bill directly affects local governments managing jail costs for mental health-related custody cases under Section 552.020 of Missouri law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state reimbursement of $200/day for jail costs related to mental health, increasing state budget allocation for public services without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reimburses counties for housing mentally ill individuals in jail due to fitness issues, reducing county costs and promoting appropriate mental health care instead of prolonged incarceration, aligning with criminal justice reform.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates DMH reimbursement for mental health-related jail costs (medication, custody), directly funding mental health services for individuals with mental illness.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Mental Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2661: Establishes programs for funding energy infrastructure projects.

HB 2661 establishes the Missouri Energy Infrastructure Bank and a dedicated fund to provide financial assistance for energy infrastructure projects. The program offers loans, bonds, and other support to electric providers (including utilities and rural cooperatives) for eligible projects like generation and transmission infrastructure, with priority given to projects in rural areas (counties with under 150,000 residents) that spur economic development. It explicitly excludes routine maintenance or repairs, focusing instead on new construction or upgrades requiring long-term planning. The bank will manage funds from the Energy Fund and Strategic Development Fund to finance these projects through mechanisms like interest rate subsidies and credit enhancements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund and financial assistance program for energy infrastructure projects, explicitly allocating state resources to prioritize rural economic development through targeted spending.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes funding for energy infrastructure projects via loans/bonds, prioritizing rural economic development and new generation/transmission infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure Transmission

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passed · Missouri · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 2422: Revises fees charged for recording instruments and producing records and authorizes the department of agriculture to establish user fees through rule promulgation

HB 2422 revises fees for recording land deeds and documents. It adds a $2 fee per document to a local recorder's fund (for record preservation) and a $3 fee split between a land survey fund ($1) and housing trust fund ($3). The bill also authorizes Missouri's Department of Agriculture to set user fees for its services through administrative rules, replacing previous fixed fee structures.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $2/$3 user fees funding housing trust and land survey programs, directly advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $3 per document to housing trust fund, directly funding housing initiatives through revised fee structure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Housing Finance

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3022: Modifies provisions governing Missouri empowerment scholarship accounts

HB 3022 modifies Missouri's empowerment scholarship program to provide state-funded accounts for eligible students. It directly affects Missouri students with disabilities (via IEPs) or from low-income households (income ≤300% of free lunch standards), and schools accepting these funds. Key provisions require participating schools to not discriminate based on race, religion, or gender identity, and ensure public schools continue receiving state/federal funding for students who use scholarships to attend non-resident schools (counted for up to five years). The law expires five years after its effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState allocates funds for scholarship program targeting low-income/disabled students, increasing education budget allocation while maintaining public school funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state-funded scholarships for students with disabilities/low-income families, expanding educational access while requiring non-discrimination and maintaining public school funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid Student Health

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 2767: Modifies provisions governing prepaid wireless emergency telephone service charges

HB 2767 imposes a 4% charge on prepaid wireless service purchases in Missouri, affecting consumers who buy prepaid wireless plans and the sellers who sell them. The charge applies to amounts over $15 per transaction (e.g., $20 purchase = 4% on $5), must be collected by sellers and separately disclosed, and cannot be included in other taxes. All collected funds are remitted to the state, initially covering administrative costs before being deposited into the Missouri 911 service trust fund for emergency call system operations. This bill modifies how prepaid wireless 911 service fees are collected and allocated, effective January 1, 2019.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new 4% tax on prepaid wireless to fund 911 trust fund, directly increasing state revenue for public safety services.95% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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