Budget & Taxes (Income Tax)

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3226: Creates the "Missouri Earned Family and Medical Leave Act"

HB 3226, titled "Missouri Earned Family and Medical Leave Act," actually modifies Missouri's income tax code rather than creating leave benefits. It adjusts federal adjusted gross income for state tax purposes by adding certain federal tax refunds (like those from pandemic relief) and interest, while subtracting specific items like interest on federal bonds. This directly affects all Missouri taxpayers by changing how federal tax items are treated in their state tax calculations. The bill contains technical tax provisions with no connection to family or medical leave policies.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesModifies tax code to include federal refunds in taxable income, increasing tax burden for affected taxpayers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SJR 120: Establishes the Stop Socialism Act

SJR 120 is a constitutional amendment proposal (not a law) submitted to Missouri voters in 2026. It would require that counties receive state funding proportional to their tax contributions, defined as each county's share of state income and sales tax revenue. Counties receiving less funding than their tax contribution would trigger refunds to residents based on their income tax filings. This amendment directly affects how Missouri allocates general revenue funds to counties, aiming to limit state redistribution of tax dollars.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill mandates proportional county funding based on tax contributions, restricting state redistribution of funds and limiting fiscal management flexibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HJR 165: Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to taxation

This proposed constitutional amendment would generally prohibit expanding Missouri's sales and use taxes to cover new services or transactions after January 1, 2015. However, it would allow expanding these taxes specifically to fund reductions in the state's individual income tax. Any revenue generated from such tax expansions would not count toward certain constitutional revenue limits. If approved by voters, it would require legislative action to adjust tax policies in line with these rules.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits expanding sales taxes for new services except to fund income tax cuts, restricting tax increases while allowing limited exceptions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax

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died · Missouri · House Feb 27, 2026

HJR 164: Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to taxation

HJR 164 proposes a constitutional amendment in Missouri that would prohibit expanding state and local sales/use taxes to cover new services or transactions after January 1, 2015, unless the expansion is specifically intended to reduce or eliminate the state individual income tax. It would allow the legislature to broaden the sales tax base for this purpose and exempt such tax increases from certain revenue requirements and reporting rules. The amendment, if approved by voters, would directly affect Missouri taxpayers and lawmakers by restricting future tax expansions while creating a pathway to replace income tax with sales tax. This proposal requires voter approval in a 2026 election and is not yet law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts sales tax expansion unless tied to income tax reduction, limiting new tax revenue sources and restricting fiscal expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1237: Modifies provisions regarding income taxes, including the imposition of a 4% flat income tax

SB 1237 proposes replacing the current graduated income tax system with a flat 4% tax rate for all income levels. This change would directly affect individuals and businesses earning income within the state, as it would eliminate tiered tax brackets. The bill's key mechanism is the imposition of a uniform 4% tax rate on all taxable income, simplifying the calculation process. Currently pending in the legislative process (prefiled and awaiting first reading), the bill does not specify exemptions or adjustments for low-income earners.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReplaces graduated tax with flat 4% rate, likely increasing burden on middle/lower income per tax structure change indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 1785: Modifies provisions relating to an income tax credit for contributions to pregnancy resource centers

HB 1785 creates a state income tax credit for Missouri taxpayers who donate to qualifying pregnancy resource centers. It offers tax credits of 50% (2007-2020), 70% (2021-2026), and 100% (2027+) of donations, up to $50,000 annually per taxpayer. To qualify, centers must provide free, non-abortion services (no abortions performed/referred) and meet strict criteria like in-person support and IRS tax-exempt status. The bill sets annual spending limits on total credits ($2.5M until 2019, then $3.5M until 2021, with no cap after 2021) and requires state verification of center eligibility.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits reducing state revenue (50-100% of donations), directly weakening budget through tax expenditure rather than strengthening fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax credits to fund pregnancy resource centers offering non-abortion health services, directly supporting access to reproductive health care through state incentives.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Women's Health

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