HB 2 allocates $6.74 billion in state and federal funds for Missouri's public education system during fiscal year 2026. It directly funds the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, including programs like the School Foundation Program (which supports public schools), Summer EBT benefits, and administrative operations. The bill specifies exact funding sources (e.g., General Revenue, Lottery Proceeds, and State School Moneys Funds) and prohibits using funds for sharing student data for non-educational purposes. This appropriation ensures constitutional compliance while covering expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions for K-12 education across the state.
HJR 167 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt from property taxes the real and personal property (up to $200,000 in value, adjusted for inflation) owned by Missouri veterans with a total service-connected disability. This exemption would take effect starting in 2027 and requires voter approval through a statewide election. The amendment also includes other tax exemptions (such as for religious organizations and business inventories), but the primary focus is on veterans. If approved, this change would reduce local property tax revenue for qualifying veterans' property, though the bill does not specify how to replace that lost revenue.
HB 2005 is Missouri's fiscal year 2026-2027 state budget bill, allocating $3.33 million from the General Revenue Fund to fund specific state operations and programs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directly provides funding for the Office of Administration's Commissioner's Office ($1.28M), the Office of Equal Opportunity ($481K), the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program ($1.47M), and the America 250 Missouri Commission ($100K). The bill also allocates $18.08 million for the Office of Administration's IT division, including $62.45 million from a dedicated technology trust fund for statewide IT systems and infrastructure. This is a routine funding measure that authorizes state departments to spend designated amounts for their operations and specific programs, with minor flexibility provisions allowing limited reallocation between budget categories.
HB 3066 modifies St. Louis police compensation and funding rules. It requires the city council to appropriate at least 22-25% of general revenue for police funding (increasing annually), excludes pension costs from this calculation. The bill mandates overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate for patrolmen and sergeants working over 40 hours, allows a $360 annual allowance for non-uniformed officers, and establishes academic/leadership bonuses up to 10% of salary. These provisions directly affect St. Louis police officers (from probationary to sergeant rank) and the Board of Police Commissioners.
HB 3090 modifies Missouri law to prevent specific state funds from reverting to general revenue. It creates three new funds: the Workers Memorial Fund (for memorializing on-the-job injuries), the State Document Preservation Fund (for preserving historical materials), and the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Fund. Each fund explicitly prohibits moneys from being transferred to general revenue, overriding previous rules requiring such transfers. These changes ensure dedicated funding for these specific purposes remains available for their intended uses without automatic reallocation.
HB 2004 is Missouri's 2026-2027 appropriations bill for the Department of Revenue, allocating state funds to existing programs like highway fee collection, tax processing, and vehicle licensing. It specifies detailed spending limits for each division (e.g., $41 million for highway operations, $36 million for tax collection) and allows minor budget adjustments (up to 10%) between certain spending categories. The bill does not create new policies or programs but distributes existing state funds to current agency operations for the fiscal year beginning July 2026. It is currently pending in the House Budget Committee after being introduced in January 2026.
HB 2754 modifies Missouri's individual income tax rates. It sets a temporary top tax rate of 4.95% for tax years 2023-2026, replacing the previous structure. After 2026, the top rate permanently drops to 4.7% for all Missouri resident taxpayers. The bill also establishes a mechanism allowing annual 0.1% rate reductions (up to ten times) if state revenue exceeds prior-year levels, effective January 1 of each year. This directly affects Missouri residents filing state income tax returns.
HB 2671 modifies how Missouri counties, school districts, and other local governments adjust property tax rates when property values change. It requires these entities to revise tax rates for each property subclass (like residential or commercial) to maintain the same total tax revenue from that class as the previous year, excluding new construction and improvements. The bill sets strict limits: tax rates cannot exceed the highest rate after 1980 unless voters approve a higher rate, and adjustments for inflation are capped at the Consumer Price Index or 5%, whichever is lower. This directly affects local governments responsible for property tax collection, ensuring revenue stability while preventing uncontrolled rate increases.
HB 2003 is Missouri's 2026-2027 state budget bill allocating funds to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. It provides $29 million for the Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program, $84 million for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program, and $16.8 million for academic scholarships, all funded through state revenue and trust funds. The bill also allocates $601,000 for regulating proprietary schools, $200,000 for indemnifying individuals affected by proprietary school closures, and $1.5 million for non-Common Core-related donations. These funds are designated for specific programs and must be used as outlined, with some flexibility between budget categories. The bill covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
HB 3036 would allow the city of Knob Noster to impose a 5% tax on short-term hotel or campground stays (31 days or less per quarter) if approved by voters. The tax would be added to nightly charges, billed separately, and used for general city funds like roads or services. It requires a voter referendum at a general election, with the tax only taking effect if a majority votes "yes." The bill does not change current tax rules but authorizes a new revenue source pending community approval.
