HB 3133 proposes increasing the cigarette tax from $0.17 to $1.50 per pack of 20 cigarettes, requiring voter approval in a November 2026 election. This tax applies to all cigarettes sold in the state and directly affects cigarette consumers, retailers, and manufacturers. Revenue from the tax would initially fund the health initiatives fund (until the legislature appropriates 25% of federal reimbursement funds), then shift to the general revenue fund after 2027. The bill does not take effect without voter approval and specifies how tax stamps must be affixed to cigarette packages.
HB 2017 is a 2026-2027 fiscal year appropriations bill that allocates specific state funds for education-related projects. It authorizes $1.59 million for facility upgrades at Special Acres School for the Severely Disabled, $2.02 million for Autumn Hill State School renovations, $4.27 million for career-technical equipment in specific school districts, and additional funds for school safety training, vocational grants, and other education programs. The bill directs these funds through designated state revenue accounts to support existing projects previously authorized under prior bills. As a procedural appropriations measure, it does not create new policy but provides funding for designated educational facilities and programs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
HJR 151 proposes a constitutional amendment to create new personal property tax exemptions in Missouri. It would exempt manufacturers' and retailers' inventories (like raw materials and goods for sale), household items in homes, and property used by veterans with service-connected disabilities or religious/charitable organizations. To offset lost tax revenue, counties would implement a replacement tax on other property (specifically subclass 3 of class 1 property) at a rate calculated to cover the shortfall. The amendment requires voter approval after legislative passage and would take effect in counties following their first general reassessment. This change would directly affect manufacturers, retailers, and homeowners with qualifying property, while shifting tax burden to other property owners in affected counties.
HB 2709 modifies how local governments adjust property tax rates when property valuations change. It requires counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions to revise tax rates for each property subclass (e.g., residential, commercial) whenever assessed values shift, ensuring they collect roughly the same tax revenue as the previous year - excluding new construction. The bill sets limits: tax rates cannot exceed the highest voter-approved rate from the 1980s (adjusted for inflation), and annual rate increases are capped at the consumer price index or 5%, whichever is lower. This directly affects local governments that collect property taxes, ensuring revenue stability while preventing unchecked rate hikes.
HB 8 appropriates $23.3 million from the Department of Public Safety Federal Homeland Security Fund and other sources for Missouri's Department of Public Safety and National Guard operations during fiscal 2025-2026. It allocates funds for personnel, equipment, and specific programs, including a new $700,000 grant from the Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund to establish a commercial victim notification system. This system would allow victims to register once for real-time updates on offenders' custody status, integrating with existing Department of Public Safety IT infrastructure. The bill directly affects state agencies managing public safety, victim services, and corrections, with funding limited to the specified fiscal year.
HB 2941 creates a state tax credit for eligible Missouri railroads and rail infrastructure owners to offset certain track-related expenses. It allows short line railroads (Class II or III) and rail siding owners to claim a credit equal to 50% of qualified maintenance costs (up to $4.5 million annually) or new infrastructure projects (up to $10 million annually). Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years or transferred to eligible customers or vendors. This bill directly affects rail companies and infrastructure projects meeting Missouri's specific eligibility criteria, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.
HB 2809 exempts rental fees for lots, buildings, and amenities at campgrounds from both state and local sales taxes. It specifically applies to properties with five or more campsites used for recreation, camping, travel, or seasonal stays, including recreational vehicle parks. This tax exemption directly affects campground operators by reducing their taxable revenue on these rental services. The bill amends existing tax law to add this exemption without changing other existing tax rules. (Note: The bill was introduced on January 7, 2026, and is pending further action.)
This proposed constitutional amendment would generally prohibit expanding Missouri's sales and use taxes to cover new services or transactions after January 1, 2015. However, it would allow expanding these taxes specifically to fund reductions in the state's individual income tax. Any revenue generated from such tax expansions would not count toward certain constitutional revenue limits. If approved by voters, it would require legislative action to adjust tax policies in line with these rules.
HB 3091 creates a "Minority and Underrepresented Environmental Literacy Program" through scholarships for students in environmental fields. It establishes a "Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Fund" to provide financial support to minority and underrepresented students (prioritizing groups identified by the National Academy of Sciences) pursuing degrees in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, environmental chemistry, or environmental law enforcement. The program is administered by the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development with funds from general revenue, federal sources, or private donations. The bill also creates an advisory committee to oversee scholarship selections and requires annual reporting on administrative entities (though this appears disconnected from the scholarship provisions in the provided text).
HB 2854 requires government agencies to use competitive bidding for energy-saving building projects and to secure contracts guaranteeing that energy or operational savings will cover the project costs within 15 years, with the provider reimbursing any shortfall annually. Eligible projects include insulation, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC upgrades, and other defined measures that reduce energy consumption or operating costs. The bill exempts certain educational not-for-profits and ensures existing construction procurement rules remain in effect.
