Modifies provisions of the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" tax credit
HB 3037 modifies Missouri's tax credit program for donations to scholarship organizations, allowing taxpayers to claim a 100% credit for contributions (up to 50% of their state tax liability) toward scholarships. The bill sets a $75 million annual cap on total credits, adjusted yearly based on state education funding changes, with unused credits carryable forward for up to four years. Donors cannot designate which student receives a scholarship, and the program activates only when transportation funding meets specific thresholds tied to 2021 levels. This affects taxpayers donating to educational assistance organizations seeking to fund student scholarships through state tax incentives.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 1
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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