SB 18 designates the St. Louis Cardinals as the official professional baseball team of Missouri for ceremonial purposes. This bill creates no new legal obligations or policy changes, as it only formally recognizes the Cardinals as the state's representative team in a symbolic capacity. The bill text states that other professional baseball teams in Missouri would be designated as "subpar," but this is a non-binding, symbolic provision with no practical effect on team operations or state law. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect any residents, businesses, or existing statutes.
SB 19 creates a new State Tax Commission within the Missouri Department of Revenue, replacing the previous structure. It establishes that the commission will have three members appointed by the governor (with Senate approval) for staggered six-year terms, but starting January 1, 2026, vacancies will be filled by voter election at general elections, with members serving two-year terms and limited to six total terms. Commissioners must be state residents for five years, avoid outside employment or conflicts of interest (including no ties to corporations assessed by the commission), and serve full-time. The bill directly affects the composition and appointment process of the tax commission, shifting control from executive appointment to voter selection for future vacancies.
Repeals provisions specifying local ordinances may require certain insurance proceeds be held or used as security for the vacation, demolition, or repair of nuisance properties
This constitutional amendment, if approved by Missouri voters in 2026, would prohibit state and local income taxes on individuals for tax years beginning in 2030 (with a temporary 3% cap until 2029) and replace them with a new sales tax structure. The new sales tax would cap rates at 5% for most goods (4% for food) before 2030, then rise to 7% for non-food and 5.5% for food after 2030, with exemptions for essentials like groceries, healthcare, and education. It also requires the state to maintain property tax relief for seniors and disabled individuals and mandates that a portion of sales tax revenue fund public schools at 2022-2026 funding levels. The amendment would directly affect all Missouri residents and businesses by shifting the primary tax burden from income to sales.
SJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment to Missouri's Article XII, changing how future constitutional amendments are processed. It prohibits foreign nationals or entities connected to them from funding, sponsoring, or influencing amendment initiatives (including contributions, ads, or petitions), and requires proposed amendments to be voted on separately with specific newspaper publication rules. This directly affects citizens and groups seeking to propose constitutional changes, mandating that amendments must be approved by majority votes statewide and in most legislative districts. The bill does not create new policies but modifies the procedural framework for amending Missouri's constitution.
SJR 5 is a proposed constitutional amendment defining "person" in Missouri's Constitution to include "every human being with a unique DNA code" from conception through birth. It explicitly states this definition does not create a right to abortion or require public funding for abortion. The amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters in the 2026 general election, with an official ballot question asking: "Should the Missouri Constitution be amended to protect each human life with a unique DNA code regardless of age?" The fiscal note indicates this change is expected to have no financial impact.
SB 11 modifies Missouri's income tax code by adjusting how federal adjusted gross income (AGI) is calculated for state tax purposes. It adds specific items to federal AGI (like certain federal tax refunds and interest on government bonds) and subtracts others (such as state tax refunds and some interest income) to determine Missouri taxable income. The bill directly affects Missouri residents filing state income tax returns by changing how they calculate their taxable income based on federal tax items. It does not create a new deduction for survivor benefits as the title suggests, but rather adjusts existing tax computation rules for various federal tax items. This is a technical tax code revision, not a policy change affecting specific benefit types.
SB 10 creates the "No Taxation, All Donation Act" to fund large sports venues using private donations instead of state taxes, requiring projects to cost at least $500 million and seat over 30,000 people. It establishes a dedicated "No Taxation, All Donation Fund" for donations from individuals (with free parking for donors over $10,000), which must be used solely for stadium projects approved by Missouri's economic development department. The bill also includes the "No Dog in the Fight Act," limiting food profits at these venues to 20% of sales. This directly affects professional sports franchises (like MLB or NFL teams) seeking state-funded stadium projects.
SB 5 replaces Missouri's current progressive income tax system with a flat 4% tax on all taxable income for residents starting in 2026. For tax years 2023-2025, it temporarily caps the top tax rate at 4.95% (down from the current 6% rate), with potential future reductions of 0.15% annually (starting 2024) or 0.1% annually (starting 2027) if state revenue exceeds specific inflation-adjusted thresholds. The bill directly affects all Missouri residents who file state income tax returns. Key mechanisms include the transition period to a flat tax, revenue-based reduction triggers, and automatic adjustments to tax tables by the state revenue department.
To appropriate money for the several departments and offices of state government, and the several divisions and programs thereof, for planning and capital improvements
SB 13 modifies Missouri's Working Family Tax Credit to provide a state tax credit equal to 10% (potentially increasing to 20%) of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) amount. It directly affects low-income Missouri workers who qualify for the federal EITC and file state income tax returns. The credit percentage increase to 20% depends on Missouri's net general revenue exceeding prior years by at least $150 million. The Department of Revenue must proactively notify eligible taxpayers who didn't claim the credit and report annual usage statistics, including income ranges of recipients. The credit cannot exceed tax liability and is not refundable or carry forward to future years.
SJR 3 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit Missouri from taxing unrealized gains on assets. If approved by voters, it would amend Missouri's Constitution to state that no taxes can be imposed on increases in an asset's value (like stock or property appreciation) before the asset is sold. This would directly affect Missouri residents who hold assets that increase in value, such as stocks, real estate, or other investments. The amendment requires voter approval at the November 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor.
