HB 1766 modifies how local governments adjust property tax rates when property valuations change. It requires counties, cities, and school districts to revise tax rates for different property types (like residential or commercial) to maintain the same total tax revenue as the previous year, excluding certain properties such as railroads and utilities. The bill sets limits on rate increases, preventing them from exceeding voter-approved ceilings or a 5% annual inflation cap. This ensures local governments collect consistent revenue after valuation changes while adhering to constitutional and legal constraints.
HB 1917 creates a new process for landowners in Missouri to seek detachment from a public water supply district. It allows owners of 50% or more of a land parcel not receiving water service to petition a circuit court for detachment if four conditions are met: no residents live there, no district water infrastructure is present, no district bonds are outstanding, and the land is in a qualifying county (with charter government, multiple water districts, or adjacent to a city in another county). The bill requires petitioners to submit legal descriptions, sworn affidavits, and certified mail notifications to the district and county offices. If county or district authorities fail to respond within 30 days on required checks, the court treats their silence as meeting the condition. This directly affects landowners seeking to exit a water district without service.
SR 640 - This resolution modifies Senate Rule 52 to require Senate bills with House amendments and conference committee substitutes to lie on the table for one day before being acted upon by the Senate. The resolution further modifies Senate Rule 84 to provide that a motion for the previous question shall be admitted upon the written demand of 18, rather than 10, senators. This resolution is similar to SR 567 (2026). JIM ERTLE
HCR 22 is a procedural resolution calling for a joint session of Missouri's legislature on January 28, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. in the House of Representatives Hall to receive a message from Missouri's Chief Justice W. Brent Powell. The resolution directs the appointment of joint committees from both chambers to formally welcome the Chief Justice and confirm the legislature's readiness to conduct business. This is a ceremonial procedural measure with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on constituents.
HCR 21 is a procedural resolution scheduling a joint session of Missouri's General Assembly for Governor Mike Kehoe's State of the State Address. It directs the House and Senate to convene together on January 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. to receive the Governor's message and appoints committees from each chamber to escort him. This resolution does not change laws or policies but formalizes the process for the Governor's annual address. It was unanimously adopted by the House on January 8, 2026, with committees later appointed to carry out the ceremonial steps.
This is a procedural resolution (HR 3873) that formally notifies Missouri's Governor that the 103rd General Assembly's Second Regular Session has convened and is ready to begin work. It directs the House Chief Clerk to inform the Senate of this action, with no policy changes or direct impact on citizens or other entities. The bill was adopted by the House on January 7, 2026, as part of standard legislative organization procedures.
This procedural resolution formally notifies the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened and is ready to begin legislative business. It serves as a routine administrative step to confirm the House is properly assembled for session. The bill directly affects the legislative process between chambers but does not change any policies or impact constituents. It contains no substantive provisions or policy changes.
HJR 3 proposes a constitutional amendment titled "Protect Missouri Voters" to restrict foreign influence in statewide ballot measures. It would ban contributions from foreign adversaries (as defined by U.S. designations) and foreign nationals to support or oppose such measures, with penalties including fines, imprisonment, or triple the illegal contribution amount. The amendment also criminalizes petition signature fraud, requires public hearings before initiative petitions are submitted, mandates majority approval in each congressional district for constitutional initiatives, and ensures the full text of initiatives is provided to voters with their ballots. If approved by voters, these provisions would become part of Missouri's constitution.
SR 2 establishes procedural rules for the Second Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly. This procedural bill sets operational guidelines for the legislative session, such as meeting schedules and committee structures, without changing substantive policy or affecting any specific group or individual.
This bill (HR 1) is a procedural notification informing the Governor and Senate that the House has convened for the 2025 Second Extraordinary Session. It states the House met in full session on September 3, 2025, and is prepared to begin legislative business. The bill does not create new laws or affect any policy; it is solely a formal communication between legislative branches to document the session's start. No substantive policy changes or mechanisms are involved.
SB 3 creates a new tax credit program in Missouri to attract sporting events by allowing taxpayers to receive credits against state income or franchise taxes for donations made to certified sponsors. Eligible donors include businesses, individuals, and organizations that contribute cash, stocks, or real estate to nonprofit groups (like local committees or certified sponsors) working to host events. The program requires applicants to submit documentation of event costs and donations, with credits tied to verified ticket sales or participant numbers for events hosted by organizations like the NCAA or USOPC. This directly affects donors seeking tax benefits and local entities bidding to host sports events, while excluding facility construction costs from eligible expenses.
SCR 1 is a procedural resolution that authorizes the Senate to adjourn for more than ten days without legislative session, extending the break until June 16, 2025. It requires consent from the House of Representatives to take effect. This resolution does not create new laws or affect constituents directly; it only modifies the legislative schedule. The bill is currently progressing through the Senate concurrent resolution process.
