SCS/SB 954 - Under the act, the authority of any electrical corporation to condemn property shall not extend to the construction of any structure or facility that uses wind or solar energy to generate or manufacture electricity. The authority of any electrical corporation to condemn property shall extend to acquisition of rights needed to construct, operate, and maintain certain electrical infrastructure, described in the act, needed to collect and deliver solar or wind energy to the distribution or transmission grid. This act is identical to a provision in SB 879 (2026), SB 199 (2025), a provision in SB 214 (2025), SB 1262 (2024), to a provision in SB 805 (2024), a provision in HB 1449 (2024), a provision in SCS/HCS/HB 1746 (2024), provisions in HB 1052 (2023) and substantially similar to HB 2169 (2026), a provision in HB 2478 (2026), a provision in HCS/HBs 2762, 2816 & 2402 (2026), a provision in HB 221 (2025), a provision in HCS#2/HBs 440 & 1160 (2025), HB 475 (2025), a provision in SB 139 (2025), HB 1750 (2024), and SB 577 (2023). JULIA SHEVELEVA
This bill's abstract states it "modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Technology Corporation" but provides no specific details about the changes. The available context only lists the bill title, a generic abstract, and its status (S First Read on 2026-02-25). No concrete policy changes, affected parties, or key mechanisms are described in the provided information. Without further details on the specific provisions being modified, a substantive summary cannot be generated.
HB 3337 creates a state tax credit for Missouri homeowners who install qualifying solar energy systems, such as solar panels and inverters, that also qualify for the federal tax credit. It allows eligible homeowners to claim a credit equal to 30% of their solar installation costs from 2027-2032, increasing to 35% in 2033 and 40% from 2034 onward. The credit is refundable (meaning it can generate a cash refund if it exceeds tax liability) but cannot be sold or transferred. The program expires on December 31, 2038, unless the Missouri legislature reauthorizes it.
HB 3476 modifies how Missouri counties calculate property taxes for real and personal property. It changes the assessment rate for personal property to use a "base year value" starting January 1, 2027, and reduces taxes for solar equipment installed before August 2022 to 5% of value. The bill also adjusts airport-related property assessments by subtracting costs paid by non-government parties for improvements after 2008. Property owners, counties, and the City of St. Louis are directly affected, with assessments now tied to a biennial cycle (odd-year valuations applied in the following even year). Key provisions include updated tax rates for specific property types like agricultural crops (0.5%) and livestock (12%), alongside new rules for computer-assessed properties.
HB 3200 modernizes property tax assessment rules in Missouri, directly affecting property owners and county assessors across all counties and the City of St. Louis. It sets new tax rates for specific property types, including 5% for solar energy systems (previously 12% for farm machinery) and 12% for livestock and poultry. The bill also changes airport-related property valuation by reducing assessments for certain possessory interests where private parties funded improvements after 2008. Additionally, it requires counties to submit biennial assessment maintenance plans for approval and clarifies evidence needed when computer-assisted valuations are used.
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 2657 establishes foundational definitions to advance renewable energy use in Missouri state buildings. It defines key terms like "renewable energy source" (including solar, wind, and geothermal), "state building," and "substantial renovation" to create clear standards for energy efficiency. These definitions directly affect state agencies, public buildings, and contractors working on state construction or renovation projects by setting requirements for renewable energy integration and energy efficiency reporting. The bill creates the framework for future implementation of energy-saving measures but does not yet mandate specific actions or funding.
HB 3019 establishes rules for community solar gardens, allowing multiple subscribers to share electricity generated from solar facilities. It directly affects retail electric suppliers (who must run a 2027-2029 pilot program requiring 2% of annual sales to be covered by subscriptions), community solar operators, and subscribers - including low-income households. Key provisions include defining community solar facilities (100-5,000 kW, 10+ subscribers), requiring bill credits for subscribers based on solar output, and mandating special bill credit values to ensure low-income customers save money. The bill also requires suppliers to process credits, allow subscription transfers, and report usage data in standardized formats.
HB 2729 requires Missouri electric utilities to generate or purchase increasing amounts of electricity from renewable sources, starting at 15% by 2026 and reaching 100% by 2061. It mandates that at least 2% of this renewable energy must come from solar power, and utilities can meet requirements by buying renewable energy credits (RECs) from in-state generation. The bill also creates an exemption for large commercial "accelerated renewable buyers" (customers with over 80 average megawatts of load) who directly contract for renewable energy, allowing them to exclude that energy from utility calculations and avoid compliance costs. This directly affects all Missouri electric utilities and large commercial energy buyers, with phased targets extending through 2061.
HB 2816 is a definitions bill that clarifies tax classifications for property in Missouri, specifically adding solar photovoltaic equipment (panels, racking, inverters) to the definition of "tangible personal property" for tax purposes. This applies only to solar systems installed and producing energy before August 9, 2022. The bill modifies existing tax definitions for terms like "agricultural crops," "hydroelectric equipment," and "real property," but does not create new taxes or regulations. It directly affects property tax assessments for solar energy systems meeting the specified criteria.
