HB 3386 creates the "Natural Resources Protection Fund" in the state treasury to hold pollution-related fees, including air and water permit fees, and new 5% of electric power sales tax revenue. It designates specific subaccounts for air pollution control (funded permanently by the tax transfer starting July 2027) and water pollution administration. The bill changes how unspent funds are handled: balances exceeding prior collections no longer revert to general revenue after 2027, and all interest accrues to the fund. These funds, subject to legislative appropriation, directly support the Department of Natural Resources' pollution control programs and enforcement under relevant statutes.
HB 2766 removes a tax on the sale of bingo cards in Missouri. This bill directly affects charitable, religious, fraternal, and veterans' organizations that sell bingo cards for fundraising events. The key provision is the repeal of an existing tax obligation, meaning these groups will no longer pay a tax when selling bingo cards to participants. This change simplifies the financial process for organizations hosting bingo games as a fundraising activity.
HB 2734 is a proposed bill that would allow counties or cities to levy a property tax (up to 10 cents per $100 assessed value) for senior services, subject to voter approval via a ballot question. If approved, the tax revenue would fund a dedicated "Senior Citizens' Services Fund" managed by a locally appointed board of directors, which must use the money exclusively for programs improving health, nutrition, and quality of life for residents aged 60 and older. The bill requires the board to seek accreditation from a statewide nonprofit organization and pay an annual fee of 1% of fund revenue, while prohibiting fund use for political purposes. This proposal directly affects local governments, taxpayers, and seniors aged 60+ in communities adopting the tax.
SB 1553 authorizes financial incentives, such as tax credits or grants, for companies producing specific critical materials (e.g., minerals for clean energy technology) and certain pharmaceuticals. It directly affects domestic manufacturers in these sectors by potentially lowering production costs through government support. The bill's key mechanism is creating these targeted financial benefits to encourage increased domestic manufacturing capacity. Currently pending in the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee after initial readings.
SB 1493 would allow counties in the state to levy a local sales tax specifically to fund senior services, such as meal programs, transportation, or adult day care. It directly affects counties (which could choose to implement the tax) and seniors (who would receive services funded by the tax). The key provision is creating a legal mechanism for counties to collect this dedicated sales tax, with revenue directed toward local senior care initiatives. The bill is currently pending before the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee and has not yet been enacted into law.
HB 2768 imposes a 2% sales tax on retail purchases of industrial hemp-derived consumable products (like edibles or beverages containing ≤0.3% delta-9 THC) starting in 2027. It requires retailers to collect this tax at the point of sale, display it separately on receipts, and remit it to the state. The revenue will fund the hemp business program, directly affecting retailers, manufacturers, and distributors of these products while ensuring consumers pay the tax at checkout. The bill also defines key terms like "consumable product" and "hemp-derived cannabinoid" to clarify regulatory scope.
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.
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.
HJR 179 proposes a constitutional amendment that would exempt Missouri residents aged 65 or older from paying state and local taxes on their tangible personal property, such as vehicles, furniture, and other movable belongings. The amendment would also include existing exemptions for homesteads, manufacturers' inventories, and non-profit properties, but the primary focus is on seniors. If approved by voters in the November 2026 election or a special election, this exemption would take effect immediately for qualifying individuals. As a constitutional amendment, it requires voter approval to become law and does not change current tax rates for other property types.
HB 2931 restricts how cities and airports can spend tax revenue collected from airport operations. It requires that these funds be used **only** for airport-related costs, such as airport maintenance, capital improvements, or other facilities directly tied to air transportation (like runways or terminals). The bill explicitly prohibits using this revenue for general city expenses, non-airport projects, or unrelated facilities owned by the airport operator. This policy change directly affects cities operating airports and their revenue management practices.
