HB 2014 is a fiscal appropriations bill that allocates state funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It directs $20 million to the Special Education Program, $35.1 million to Early Childhood Special Education, $10.4 million for school safety and career readiness initiatives, and $7.1 million for highway maintenance under the Department of Transportation. The bill specifies exact funding sources (like General Revenue Fund and Federal Funds) for each program but does not create new policies or change existing laws.
HB 20 is a funding bill that allocates $3,026,580 from Missouri's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and other state funds to support specific state government operations for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly affects state departments by providing money for higher education grants (with a 50% local match requirement), technology upgrades for job centers, port authority grants, streetcar planning, and facility construction projects like HVAC systems and a new state office building. Key provisions include $10.9 million for port authority grants and $35.2 million for multimodal port infrastructure in major cities, all funded through designated state accounts. The bill does not create new policies but specifies how existing funds will be distributed to state agencies and programs.
HB 2899 clarifies rules for government agencies (like cities or counties) using design-build contracts to construct projects such as roads, bridges, or buildings. It defines key terms like "design-build contract" (one contract for design and construction) and establishes a three-stage qualifications-based selection process for choosing contractors. The bill requires agencies to publicly disclose project details and selection criteria before soliciting bids, and creates a new role for "design criteria consultants" to help develop project requirements without competing for the contract. These consultants must be licensed professionals who assist with project oversight but cannot submit bids or provide design/construction services for the same project. The changes aim to standardize how government entities manage design-build projects while ensuring transparency in the selection process.
HJR 177 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri distributes revenue from fuel taxes collected on highway users. The amendment would direct 10% of remaining net fuel tax revenue to a County Aid Road Trust Fund (with specific rules for cities outside counties), 15% to incorporated cities/towns for road construction and maintenance, 1% to counties based on agricultural land, and the remainder to the state road fund. All funds must be used exclusively for roads, bridges, and related infrastructure - no salaries or equipment purchases are permitted under the county fund provisions. This amendment, if approved by voters, would modify existing distribution formulas and prevent local governments from imposing new fuel-related taxes without voter approval.
HB 2716 creates a Missouri state tax credit for eligible rail entities to cover certain railroad infrastructure costs. It allows short-line railroads (Class II/III), rail siding owners, or port/city rail authorities to claim a 50% credit against their state tax liability for qualified maintenance, reconstruction, or new rail infrastructure expenses like tracks, bridges, or industrial spurs. The credit is capped annually at $4.5 million for maintenance costs and $10 million for new infrastructure projects, with unused credits carryable for up to five years. Taxpayers must submit a certificate to the Missouri Department of Economic Development detailing eligible expenses and track miles, with credits allocated in the order claims are received if annual limits are exceeded.
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 2693 replaces Missouri's existing port authority rules with new provisions. It authorizes cities or counties near navigable waterways to form port authorities (recognized as state political subdivisions) after approval by the state highways and transportation commission. The commission must consider factors like population, economic feasibility, river traffic potential, and whether the proposed area overlaps with existing port authorities. Cities with 300,000+ residents bordering Kansas automatically qualify for approval, and new port authorities cannot overlap with existing ones.
HB 2849 requires Missouri school districts to purchase or contract for zero-emission school buses (electric or fuel-cell) for all new vehicles starting January 1, 2037. This directly affects all public school districts in Missouri, with limited exceptions allowed if a district demonstrates terrain or route constraints prevent feasible use of zero-emission technology, requiring approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Air Conservation Commission. Small districts (average daily attendance ≤350 students) may request annual extensions until 2047 under the same feasibility conditions. The law mandates a full transition to zero-emission school buses for new purchases, while acknowledging practical limitations through a structured exception process.
HB 2947 restricts how certain city-owned airports can use revenue from airport operations. It applies to cities not within a county that receive federal or state airport funding. The bill requires that all such revenue - like fees from ticket sales or rentals - must be spent only on airport-related costs, including the airport itself, the local airport system, or directly related facilities (like security or baggage systems). It prohibits using these funds for general city services or unrelated projects.
HB 2969 updates Missouri's motor vehicle registration and safety inspection rules. It requires owners of newer vehicles (under 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles) to provide odometer information, which the state will retain for 10 years. The bill also adds documentation requirements for reconstructed, salvage, or specially modified vehicles and mandates that insurance companies notify owners of these vehicle types after claims. Additionally, it offers voluntary $1 donations for blindness education or organ donor programs during registration, with a class B misdemeanor penalty for non-compliance. The changes primarily affect vehicle owners, insurers, and the state's revenue office during registration processes.
