Budget & Taxes

signed · Missouri · House Jul 13, 2026

HB 3231: Establishes the "Missouri Innovation, Public Safety, and Accountability Act"

HB 3231 establishes Missouri's "Innovation District Program," allowing cities to voluntarily designate specific downtown or main street areas as innovation districts to access state economic development incentives. Participating cities must submit a master plan outlining district boundaries, infrastructure needs, and how incentives will be used, which the state must approve within 45 days. The bill provides standardized state tax breaks (like income tax exemptions and opportunity zones) and local incentives (such as property tax abatements) for qualifying projects within designated districts, evaluated using a uniform "master scorecard." It ensures these incentives apply automatically to eligible projects without local restrictions but explicitly states cities cannot be forced to join and local zoning authority remains intact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions and incentives for economic development, a direct form of tax relief under Budget & Taxes policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Property Tax Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 1685: Extends the expiration date for a sales tax exemption for certain aviation jet fuel

SB 1685 extends Missouri's sales tax exemption for aviation jet fuel used by interstate airlines, allowing carriers to avoid paying state sales tax on qualifying fuel purchases up to $1.5 million annually. This exemption directly affects commercial airlines transporting passengers and cargo across state lines, with tax revenues from the exemption directed to the aviation trust fund (capped at $10 million yearly). The bill updates the expiration date of this existing policy from 2033 to December 31, 2043, maintaining the same annual tax cap and refund mechanisms for overpayments. The change provides continued tax relief for the aviation industry without altering the exemption's core structure.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExtends sales tax exemption for airlines, reducing state revenue; aligns with tax break indicator for specific industry.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends sales tax exemption for aviation jet fuel, directing funds to aviation trust fund for transportation infrastructure95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Airports Freight Roads & Highways

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1755: To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Conservation

SB 1755 - Agriculture, Natural Resources & Conservation . AGRICULTURE . Governor Senate GR $ 21,066,802 $ 14,916,802 FEDERAL 12,677,920 12,677,920 OTHER 33,825,085 39,825,085 . ____________ ____________ TOTAL $ 67,569,807 $ 67,419,807 . House Final GR $ FEDERAL OTHER . _____________ ____________ TOTAL . NATURAL RESOURCES . Governor Senate GR $ 60,609,855 $ 60,264,954 FEDERAL 202,484,030 202,484,030 OTHER 2,103,044,070 2,103,044,070 . _____________ _____________ TOTAL $2,366,137,955 $2,365,793,054 . House Final GR $ FEDERAL OTHER . _____________ _____________ TOTAL $ . CONSERVATION . Governor Senate GR $ 0 $ 0 FEDERAL 0 0 OTHER 251,537,640 251,537,640 . ____________ ____________ TOTAL $ 251,537,640 $ 251,537,640 . House Final GR $ FEDERAL OTHER . _____________ ____________ TOTAL $ ADAM KOENIGSFELD

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for state departments' expenses and programs, directly advancing budget allocation for essential services under fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1763: To appropriate money for capital improvement and other purposes for the several departments and offices of state government and the several divisions and programs thereof

SB 1763 - Capital Improvements . Governor Senate GR $ 616,163,543 $ 488,072,300 FEDERAL 815,549,410 815,549,410 OTHER 1,420,972,998 1,420,972,998 . ______________ ______________ TOTAL $ 2,852,685,951 $ 2,702,594,708 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _______________ ______________ TOTAL ADAM KOENIGSFELD

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for state department capital improvements and operations, directly supporting state budget allocation without restrictions or tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3163: Establishes a method and proportion of remittances of state department revenues from management of state natural resources

HB 3163 requires state departments managing natural resources (like oil, gas, or mineral leases) to send most of their revenue to local governments. Specifically, departments keep 50% for operations, and the other 50% is split equally: 25% to the county general fund where resources are located, and 25% to local school districts based on student attendance. The law won't take effect until after voters approve a related constitutional amendment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 50% of natural resource revenue to county general funds and school districts, increasing local government funding and school financing per bill's allocation structure.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates 25% of natural resource revenue to school districts based on student attendance, directly increasing education funding per bill's funding mechanism.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HJR 192: Proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies provisions relating to transportation funding

HJR 192 proposes a constitutional amendment to dedicate specific highway-related revenues to a new "state road fund" for transportation projects. It would require that 73% of the state sales tax on motor vehicles, trailers, and related fuels - after deducting collection costs - be deposited directly into this fund, with the remainder distributed to counties, cities, and a separate transportation fund. The fund must be used exclusively for state highway construction, maintenance, bond payments, and reimbursing counties for roads later adopted into the state system. This change would bypass annual legislative appropriations for these purposes, directly affecting Missouri's highway system, county road costs, and the state highways commission's budget authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDedicates 73% of motor vehicle sales tax to a dedicated transportation fund, ensuring fiscal responsibility for highway projects without altering tax rates.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDedicates 73% of vehicle sales tax to highway projects via new state road fund, ensuring dedicated funding for transportation infrastructure per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 3467: Modifies provisions relating to county developmental disability resource board taxes

HB 3467 would allow counties to impose a 0.5% sales tax on most retail purchases (excluding exempt items) to fund developmental disability services, but only if voters approve it in a separate election. The tax revenue must be used exclusively for sheltered workshops, residences, or related services for people with developmental disabilities. Counties could not implement this tax without voter approval, requiring a "YES/NO" ballot measure specifying the tax amount and purpose. This tax would be in addition to existing sales taxes and must be deposited into a dedicated fund for the specified services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new 0.5% sales tax for developmental disability services funding, explicitly advancing budget allocation for essential public programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1761: To appropriate state funding for Elected Officials, the Office of Public Defender, the Judiciary, and the General Assembly

SB 1761 allocates state funds to four key state government entities: elected officials (such as governors and legislators), the Office of Public Defender, the Judiciary (courts), and the General Assembly (state legislature). The bill provides the necessary financial resources for these branches to operate during the upcoming fiscal period. As a funding appropriation bill, it does not change laws or policies but ensures these institutions have budgetary support. This is a routine procedural measure to cover operational costs, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to essential government branches (Judiciary, Public Defender, etc.), ensuring operational budget support without policy changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3236: Authorizes certain counties to opt in to an exemption from state and local sales and use tax on certain building supplies

HB 3236 creates a sales tax exemption for building supplies used in constructing unattached single-family homes within participating counties or municipalities. It directly affects homebuilders and homeowners in jurisdictions that opt into the program, limiting the exemption to purchases under $250,000 per home. To qualify, a county or municipality must pass an ordinance to join the program, and homebuilders must obtain a department of revenue exemption letter confirming eligibility. The exemption applies only to construction of single-family homes, not attached dwellings, and runs from January 1, 2027, through 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for home construction, offering tax relief to homeowners and builders under $250k, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 1646: Modifies provisions relating to the use of certain tourism tax revenues

SB 1646 reorganizes how Missouri municipalities must use tourism tax revenues. It requires 75% of collected taxes to fund tourism infrastructure (like roads, parks, and facilities for events), while 25% must support tourism marketing and promotion. Any existing tourism bonds issued before 1997 can be paid down using a portion of the 75% infrastructure allocation. Municipalities must also obtain voter approval before implementing these taxes or using them to retire debt.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects tourism tax revenues to infrastructure and marketing, ensuring fiscal responsibility in fund allocation per bill's 75%/25% mandates.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates 75% of tourism tax revenue fund tourism infrastructure including roads and facilities, directly supporting transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

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