HJR 177 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri distributes revenue from fuel taxes collected on highway users. The amendment would direct 10% of remaining net fuel tax revenue to a County Aid Road Trust Fund (with specific rules for cities outside counties), 15% to incorporated cities/towns for road construction and maintenance, 1% to counties based on agricultural land, and the remainder to the state road fund. All funds must be used exclusively for roads, bridges, and related infrastructure - no salaries or equipment purchases are permitted under the county fund provisions. This amendment, if approved by voters, would modify existing distribution formulas and prevent local governments from imposing new fuel-related taxes without voter approval.
HB 2668 replaces 43 existing Missouri property tax statutes with new provisions primarily governing how cities and counties can establish neighborhood improvement districts. These districts allow local governments to finance public improvements (like parks or roads) through voter-approved bonds and property assessments, requiring at least 50%+1 voter approval for creation. The bill sets limits: total project costs assessed on property cannot exceed initial estimates by more than 25%, and annual maintenance assessments must stay within 25% of projected costs. This directly affects property owners in districts where such improvements are approved and local governments creating these districts.
HB 20 is a funding bill that allocates $3,026,580 from Missouri's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and other state funds to support specific state government operations for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly affects state departments by providing money for higher education grants (with a 50% local match requirement), technology upgrades for job centers, port authority grants, streetcar planning, and facility construction projects like HVAC systems and a new state office building. Key provisions include $10.9 million for port authority grants and $35.2 million for multimodal port infrastructure in major cities, all funded through designated state accounts. The bill does not create new policies but specifies how existing funds will be distributed to state agencies and programs.
HJR 152 proposes a constitutional amendment to cap annual property tax increases for Missouri homeowners who live in their primary residence. It would limit annual valuation increases to 5% unless the property has undergone new construction/improvements or was recently sold (with the full market value applied at first sale). This applies specifically to residential properties classified as "class 1" under Missouri's tax system. The change would take effect January 1, 2027, and requires voter approval in the 2026 election.
SB 1522 revises Missouri's property tax assessment rules, directly affecting homeowners, businesses, farmers, and airport operators. Key changes include setting a 5% tax rate for solar equipment installed before August 2022, reducing the tax rate for agricultural crops to 0.5%, and allowing airport property owners to deduct their construction costs from taxable value. The bill also establishes a new two-year assessment maintenance plan process requiring county approval and clarifies how computer-assisted valuations must be justified in disputes. These provisions aim to modernize tax calculations while maintaining specific exemptions for certain property types.
HB 2705 modifies Missouri's tax treatment of qualified tuition programs (like 529 college savings plans). It exempts money in these plans from state income tax and allows taxpayers to deduct up to $8,000 annually (or $16,000 for joint filers) from their Missouri adjusted gross income for contributions. Funds withdrawn for non-education purposes or not used within required timeframes must be added back to taxable income. This bill directly affects Missouri residents using 529 plans for education savings by providing state tax benefits for contributions and growth.
HJR 178 is a proposed constitutional amendment requiring Missouri's legislature to include detailed fiscal impact statements for any bill that modifies local government mandates. These statements must identify affected local governments, estimate all costs (including administrative and compliance), distinguish between one-time and ongoing expenses, and confirm state funding availability. The bill prevents local governments from implementing mandates without guaranteed state funding, suspending requirements if funding isn't secured while keeping the underlying law valid. This directly affects Missouri's cities, counties, and other local entities by ensuring state funding precedes their implementation of new mandates.
HB 2800 creates a state grant program to fund senior-serving nonprofit organizations that help seniors challenge property tax bills. Nonprofits must apply with details about their services, staff, outreach plans, and geographic reach, and grants will be awarded based on their ability to assist seniors, capacity to serve, and community need. The program directly supports seniors facing complex property tax appeals and provides resources to nonprofits already working with older adults. It does not change property tax laws but offers financial support to help seniors navigate the appeals process.
HB 3133 proposes increasing the cigarette tax from $0.17 to $1.50 per pack of 20 cigarettes, requiring voter approval in a November 2026 election. This tax applies to all cigarettes sold in the state and directly affects cigarette consumers, retailers, and manufacturers. Revenue from the tax would initially fund the health initiatives fund (until the legislature appropriates 25% of federal reimbursement funds), then shift to the general revenue fund after 2027. The bill does not take effect without voter approval and specifies how tax stamps must be affixed to cigarette packages.
HB 2017 is a 2026-2027 fiscal year appropriations bill that allocates specific state funds for education-related projects. It authorizes $1.59 million for facility upgrades at Special Acres School for the Severely Disabled, $2.02 million for Autumn Hill State School renovations, $4.27 million for career-technical equipment in specific school districts, and additional funds for school safety training, vocational grants, and other education programs. The bill directs these funds through designated state revenue accounts to support existing projects previously authorized under prior bills. As a procedural appropriations measure, it does not create new policy but provides funding for designated educational facilities and programs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
