Budget & Taxes

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2766: Repeals the tax imposed on the sale of bingo cards

HB 2766 removes a tax on the sale of bingo cards in Missouri. This bill directly affects charitable, religious, fraternal, and veterans' organizations that sell bingo cards for fundraising events. The key provision is the repeal of an existing tax obligation, meaning these groups will no longer pay a tax when selling bingo cards to participants. This change simplifies the financial process for organizations hosting bingo games as a fundraising activity.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax on bingo cards, reducing tax revenue for state budget; directly limits taxation authority per bill's explicit repeal95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 15, 2026

SJR 111: Modifies provisions relating to property taxes

SJR 111 proposes a constitutional amendment modifying Missouri's real property tax rules. It would allow school districts with 1995 federal court-ordered property tax levies to lower their rates (with voter approval needed to raise rates back to the court level), ending this provision by December 31, 2026. It also requires counties to get voter approval for most tax increases and adjusts tax limits based on property valuation changes and the Consumer Price Index. This amendment must be approved by Missouri voters in the 2026 election to take effect.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows school districts to lower property tax rates (with voter approval needed to raise), providing tax relief and promoting fiscal responsibility through voter oversight on tax increases.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill allows school districts to lower property tax rates (reducing potential school funding) and phases out court-ordered levies by 2026, weakening local education revenue sources.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Property Tax

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2734: Modifies provisions governing local senior citizens' services fund taxes

HB 2734 is a proposed bill that would allow counties or cities to levy a property tax (up to 10 cents per $100 assessed value) for senior services, subject to voter approval via a ballot question. If approved, the tax revenue would fund a dedicated "Senior Citizens' Services Fund" managed by a locally appointed board of directors, which must use the money exclusively for programs improving health, nutrition, and quality of life for residents aged 60 and older. The bill requires the board to seek accreditation from a statewide nonprofit organization and pay an annual fee of 1% of fund revenue, while prohibiting fund use for political purposes. This proposal directly affects local governments, taxpayers, and seniors aged 60+ in communities adopting the tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables local property tax (up to 10¢/$100) to fund dedicated senior services, directly advancing budget allocation for elderly programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Sales Tax Tags Seniors

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 3006: Creates the role of "Coordinator of Federal Funds Recovery" within the office of the state treasurer

HB 3006 creates a new position called "Coordinator of Federal Funds Recovery" within Missouri's state treasurer's office. The coordinator would monitor all federal funds appropriated to Missouri but never received, attempt to recover these funds through legal actions, and establish a system for state employees to report missing federal funds. This bill directly affects state employees who handle federal funds and the treasurer's office, which would manage the new role. It proposes concrete policy changes to track and pursue unclaimed federal funds through specific, actionable mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRecovering unclaimed federal funds strengthens state budget by increasing available funds without new taxes or spending cuts, aligning with fiscal responsibility.90% confidence

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introduced · Missouri · House Nov 25, 2025

HB 9: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Corrections

HB 9 appropriates $6.48 million from the General Revenue Fund for the Missouri Department of Corrections' Office of the Director (including $18,060 for salary adjustments) and $8.26 million for reentry programs during fiscal year 2025-2026. Key provisions include $6.3 million for a new offender management system, $2.5 million for a recidivism-reduction pay-for-performance agreement with private programs, and $1.3 million for county re-entry navigators. The bill also allocates $7.12 million for Family Support Services and $3.29 million for Professional Standards, all subject to specific spending flexibilities. These funds directly support corrections operations, offender reentry services, and system improvements across Missouri's correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $14.74M total for corrections programs, including new systems and reentry services, directly funding state budget operations per fiscal allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds recidivism-reduction programs ($2.5M pay-for-performance) and reentry services ($1.3M navigators), directly advancing criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · Missouri · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2694: Modifies provisions relating to the transfer of moneys in certain funds at the end of any biennium

HB 2694 modifies Missouri's rules for handling certain state funds at the end of each two-year legislative cycle (biennium). It prevents funds from being transferred to the general revenue fund, requiring them to stay dedicated to their intended purposes. Specifically, it ensures Highway Patrol Academy Fund money stays for academy operations only, and Crime Victims' Compensation Fund money must support victim services, forensic labs, and crime victim notification systems. The bill replaces outdated rules with these new restrictions to maintain funding stability for these specific programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents diversion of dedicated funds to general revenue, ensuring fiscal responsibility for Highway Patrol and Crime Victims funds per bill summary.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnsures dedicated funding for crime victims' services, forensic labs, and law enforcement training, preventing diversion to general fund per bill's specific fund allocation requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Victims' Rights

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2946: Reduces the assessment percentage of tangible personal property over a period of years

HB 2946 reduces Missouri's tax assessment rate for tangible personal property (like business equipment, vehicles, and inventory) over a three-year phase-in. It lowers the assessment percentage from 33.33% before 2027 to 22% in 2027, 11.11% in 2028, and 0.01% (effectively eliminating the tax) starting in 2029. This directly affects businesses and individuals who own taxable tangible personal property subject to county-level property taxes. The bill repeals the existing assessment rate in Section 137.115 of Missouri law and replaces it with these new phased reductions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesReduces property tax assessment rates from 33.33% to near 0% over 3 years, directly weakening state tax revenue collection and opposing fiscal strengthening.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax

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signed · Missouri · Senate Jul 13, 2026

SB 1553: Authorizes incentives for producing certain critical materials and pharmaceuticals

SB 1553 authorizes financial incentives, such as tax credits or grants, for companies producing specific critical materials (e.g., minerals for clean energy technology) and certain pharmaceuticals. It directly affects domestic manufacturers in these sectors by potentially lowering production costs through government support. The bill's key mechanism is creating these targeted financial benefits to encourage increased domestic manufacturing capacity. Currently pending in the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee after initial readings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax credits for manufacturers, directly using fiscal policy to incentivize domestic production through targeted tax relief, aligning with budget/tax support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly targets incentives for minerals used in clean energy technology, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and production through financial support.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets incentives for minerals used in clean energy technology, directly promoting domestic production of critical materials for environmental protection and clean energy advancement.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes incentives for clean energy tech materials manufacturing, directly funding domestic production of critical tech components used in energy technology.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Renewable Energy Tags Economic Development

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3156: Modifies provisions for the "Show-Me Sports Investment Act"

HB 3156 modifies Missouri's "Show-Me Sports Investment Act" to govern state funding for large athletic and entertainment facilities. It directly affects MLB and NFL teams seeking state support for projects costing at least $500 million with seating over 30,000. Key provisions cap annual state spending at the facility’s baseline year tax revenue (from operations), limit funding to 30 years, and require local government approval for projects over $100 million. The bill also prohibits including residential or retail development in eligible projects and mandates compliance with state infrastructure funding laws.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCaps annual state spending on sports facilities at baseline tax revenue and limits funding to 30 years, restricting public expenditure on large entertainment projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue

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vetoed · Missouri · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2006: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Conservation

HB 2006 is an appropriations bill allocating $16.21 million in state funds for Missouri's Department of Agriculture during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directly funds specific programs including the Office of the Director ($6.04 million), the Missouri Food and Beverage Task Force ($1.83 million), Clarendon Road construction ($1 million), and a rural agricultural literacy program ($250,000). Key provisions include allowing flexibility in fund transfers (e.g., 3% for the Agriculture Office, 25% for the Business Development Division) and requiring funds to be used only for designated purposes. The bill does not create new policies but allocates existing revenue to support agricultural operations, infrastructure, and community initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly allocates $16.21M to fund agriculture programs including director's office and rural literacy, supporting state budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds Clarendon Road construction ($1M), a direct transportation infrastructure project, aligning with funding transportation initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Roads & Highways

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