HB 2535 provides property tax exemptions for certain veterans and their families starting in 2027. Disabled veterans with a 30%+ disability rating, Purple Heart recipients, and Gold Star spouses (surviving spouses of service members killed in action) receive tax relief based on disability levels, ranging from $3,000 to full exemption on their primary home. To offset lost property tax revenue, the bill increases cigarette taxes and adds new excise taxes on vaping products, tobacco paraphernalia, and hemp consumables. Revenue from these taxes funds a dedicated state fund to reimburse counties for property tax losses tied to the veteran exemptions.
SB 1145 reallocates Missouri county sales tax revenue to fund parks and recreation. For most counties, 50% of tax revenue stays in a district park fund for operations, while 50% returns to the county for park projects (with 40% reserved for municipal grants to cities). In metropolitan areas, 60% of revenue goes to a dedicated park fund (initially 50% for Gateway Arch grounds, later shifting to 20%), and 40% returns to counties for municipal park grants. The bill also requires counties to seek voter approval to extend funding for the Gateway Arch after 20 years.
HB 2615 allows Missouri individual taxpayers to claim a state income tax credit for purchases of approved firearm safes or safety devices (like trigger locks), up to $500 per tax year. The credit directly affects residents who buy these items for personal use, offsetting their state income tax liability - up to the amount owed - without carryover to future years. The bill caps total annual credits at $500,000 and expires after six years unless renewed by the legislature. It defines "approved" items through joint rules by the Public Safety and Revenue departments, requiring receipts for verification.
HB 2599 increases a user fee collected by Missouri recorders of deeds for property document recordings from $3 to $9 per instrument. This additional fee, paid by individuals or entities recording deeds, mortgages, or other property documents, is sent monthly to the state treasury and deposited directly into the Missouri Housing Trust Fund. The bill specifies that the $9 fee (up from $3) replaces the previous amount, with the full amount funding housing initiatives rather than other state accounts. This change directly affects anyone conducting property transactions requiring county recorder services in Missouri.
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HB 2306 creates a property tax exemption for Missouri veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at 30% or higher by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It reduces the taxable value of their primary residence by up to $500,000 based on disability rating (e.g., $10,000 for 30-50% rating, $500,000 for 100% rating). Surviving spouses retain the exemption if they live in the home and don’t remarry, and applications require annual VA documentation by April 1, starting tax year 2027. The exemption applies only to owner-occupied homes (not commercial properties) and does not affect how local tax rates are set.
HJR 120 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt firearms and ammunition from Missouri's state sales tax. If approved by voters in 2026, it would add a new section to Missouri's Constitution prohibiting state sales tax on these items. The amendment directly affects Missouri residents purchasing firearms or ammunition, as it would remove a tax obligation from those transactions. This change would require voter approval and amend the state constitution, not existing tax law.
HB 2132 would establish state-level exclusivity for cigarette and tobacco product taxation, preventing counties, cities, towns, or other local governments from imposing higher taxes than the state sets. It would void any existing local taxes exceeding the level in effect on September 30, 1993, and prohibit new local tax increases without state approval. Local governments could still propose tax hikes via voter referendum, but only if they exceed the 1993 baseline and receive majority approval. This directly affects all local jurisdictions in the state by centralizing tobacco tax authority at the state level.
HJR 145 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt certain disabled veterans' property from Missouri state taxes. It would grant tax exemptions for homestead property and personal belongings (like household goods and vehicles) owned by Missouri residents who are certified as having a 100% service-connected disability by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The amendment would require the state to replace lost tax revenue through a countywide tax on specific commercial property, ensuring local governments retain funding. This change would apply to veterans meeting strict criteria, including honorable military service and Missouri residency. The bill is currently in early legislative stages (prefiled and read first time).
HJR 126 proposes a constitutional amendment that would reduce property tax assessments for qualifying seniors and disabled homeowners by 50%. It applies to residential property owned by individuals aged 65+ or permanently disabled under federal/state law, with income under $50,000 (single) or $75,000 (married filing jointly) in the prior tax year. Starting January 1, 2027, such properties would be assessed at 50% of their standard value instead of full value. This amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 election to take effect.
