Budget & Taxes

vetoed · Missouri · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2012: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of statewide elected officials, the Judiciary, the Office of the State Public Defender, and the General Assembly

HB 2012 is Missouri's 2026-2027 state budget bill, allocating nearly $4.3 million for the Governor's office and over $16.5 million for the Lieutenant Governor's office to fund state departments, personal services, equipment, and cultural programs. It specifically directs funds to the Missouri Arts Council, Missouri Humanities Council (including grants for African American history museums and baseball heritage projects), and public broadcasting, while transferring $6.4 million to the Missouri Arts Council Trust Fund and $1.8 million to the Missouri Humanities Council Trust Fund. As a standard appropriations bill, it provides mandatory funding for existing state operations and programs without creating new policies or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $16.5M+ to state offices and cultural programs including arts/humanities councils, directly funding public services per budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

Track

introduced · Missouri · House Nov 25, 2025

HB 4: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Revenue and Department of Transportation

HB 4 is a 2025-2026 budget bill that allocates state funds to Missouri's Department of Revenue and Department of Transportation. It specifies exact funding amounts for operational costs, including personnel, equipment, and technology projects (like a new licensing system), across multiple state funds. The bill ensures these funds are spent only for authorized purposes during the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, as required by Missouri's constitution.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific state funds to essential departments with authorized spending, promoting fiscal responsibility and proper budget execution per constitutional requirements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates specific state funds to Missouri's Department of Transportation for operational costs, personnel, equipment, and infrastructure projects like a new licensing system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

Track

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3101: Modifies provisions relating to benevolent tax credits

HB 3101 proposes tax credits for Missouri taxpayers who donate to domestic violence shelters or rape crisis centers. Businesses and individuals can claim a credit equal to 50% of donations before July 1, 2022; 70% from July 1, 2022, through 2025; and 100% for donations to rural facilities starting July 1, 2026. Credits cannot exceed $100,000 annually per taxpayer (adjusted for inflation) or the taxpayer’s state income tax liability, with a $2 million total cap before 2022. The Department of Social Services will classify eligible facilities and manage credit allocation, requiring donors to contribute at least $100 annually to qualify. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for donations to domestic violence shelters, offering tax relief to fund essential services while capping credits to limit fiscal impact.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

Track

vetoed · Missouri · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2009: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Corrections

HB 2009 is Missouri's fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations bill specifically funding the Department of Corrections. It allocates $7.5 million for the Office of the Director (including Family Support Services), $3.1 million for Professional Standards, $3.8 million for Offender Reentry, and other specific programs like community treatment services ($3 million) and restitution payments ($58,400). The bill allows limited budget flexibility (e.g., 10% between sections, 3% to other sections) but requires strict adherence to fund sources and purpose. It directly affects Corrections operations, staffing, facility maintenance, and specific initiatives like the foster care dog program funded through a trust fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $7.5M+ to Corrections programs, advancing budget funding for state services per appropriations bill structure.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Offender Reentry ($3.8M) and community treatment ($3M), supporting rehabilitation and recidivism reduction per bill's allocations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

Track

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3151: Modifies the definition of food to authorize a reduced sales tax on the purchase of dietary and nutritional supplements

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for dietary supplements by lowering sales tax rate from standard to 1%, aligning with tax relief indicators for consumers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax

Track

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3149: Modifies provisions relating to sales taxes for early childhood education services

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects local sales tax revenue to early childhood education fund with voter approval and tax cap, funding a public service through dedicated revenue stream95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects county sales tax revenue to dedicated early childhood education fund, creating new funding stream for educational access and programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Early Childhood

Track

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 3097: Creates provisions relating to a tax credit for contributions to certain youth police initiatives

HB 3097 creates a 100% state tax credit for Missouri taxpayers who donate to eligible nonprofits running youth police initiatives in urban areas. These initiatives focus on building trust between at-risk youth and local police through structured activities and dialogue. The credit, non-refundable but carryable for up to five years, is capped at $500,000 annually per the state. Taxpayers must contribute to a department-listed entity and provide documentation to claim the credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 100% tax credit for donations to youth police initiatives, reducing tax burden for contributors while supporting public safety programs through fiscal incentive.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates tax credit for youth police trust initiatives, directly promoting community engagement and reform in police-youth relations, a key criminal justice reform strategy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Policing

Track

in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1591: Authorizes a tax credit for contributions to prevention resource centers

SB 1591 authorizes a tax credit for individuals or businesses that make contributions to prevention resource centers. This bill creates a new financial incentive for donors by allowing them to reduce their state tax liability based on their contributions. It does not specify the type of prevention centers or the credit amount, focusing solely on enabling this tax credit mechanism. The bill is currently in committee review and does not directly affect any specific group beyond potential contributors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax credit reducing donor liability, providing tax relief per support indicators; directly addresses taxation mechanism without defunding or restricting budgets.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes donations to prevention resource centers, advancing public health funding without restrictions. Prevention centers align with healthcare policy goals per topic description.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Mental Health

Track

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 2975: Modifies provisions relating to the calculation of income tax, establishing new progressive personal income brackets and repealing income tax subtractions for certain capital gains, with a referendum clause

HB 2975 changes Missouri's personal income tax structure by creating new progressive tax brackets and eliminating tax breaks for certain capital gains. It establishes a temporary top rate of 4.95% for 2023-2026 (down from 5.9%), with potential further reductions if state revenue exceeds specific thresholds. Starting in 2027, new brackets take effect with a 0% rate for income under $2,000, followed by 2.9% to 5.9% rates for higher income levels, adjusted annually for inflation. This bill directly affects all Missouri residents filing state income taxes, altering how their taxable income is calculated under the new rates and brackets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals capital gains tax breaks and establishes progressive brackets with 0% for low-income earners, closing loopholes while reducing top rates - clear tax equity focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Revenue

Track

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2756: Modifies real property assessment percentages

HB 2756 would revise Missouri's property tax assessment rates by lowering the percentage used to calculate taxes for certain real property classes. Specifically, it reduces the assessment rate for subclass (1) property from 19% to 10%, maintains subclass (2) at 8%, and lowers subclass (3) from 32% to 20%. These changes directly affect property owners and businesses paying real property taxes under these classifications. The bill also includes a specific provision for airport-related property assessments but primarily focuses on adjusting these core tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLowers property tax assessment rates for specific classes, reducing tax burden on property owners - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax

Track