Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HJR 108: Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit any new tax or increase in tax from going into effect unless approved by the voters in a general election

HJR 108 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Missouri voters to approve any new state tax or tax rate increase before it takes effect. This would apply to taxes created or raised through state law (like income or sales tax changes), but excludes adjustments to tax credits, deductions, or exemptions. The amendment would mandate a statewide general election vote (such as the November 2026 election) for such tax changes to become effective. It does not affect existing taxes or the legislative process for appropriating state funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires voter approval for new taxes/tax hikes, restricting legislative ability to implement tax changes without public consent90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1485: Prohibits certain professional sports entities from receiving tax credits

SB 1485 prohibits certain professional sports entities from receiving tax credits. It directly affects professional sports teams or organizations that would otherwise qualify for state tax credit programs. The bill's key mechanism is a straightforward ban on these entities accessing existing tax credit incentives, without specifying which sports organizations are covered. This is a procedural policy change that would prevent eligible sports entities from using tax credits under current law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits tax credits for sports entities, restricting fiscal incentives and limiting tax breaks per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1669: Repeals the tax imposed on the sale of bingo cards

HB 1669 would repeal a tax requiring suppliers to pay 0.2 cents for each bingo card sold in Missouri. This tax is currently collected by the state and contributes to the bingo proceeds for education fund. The bill would eliminate this tax obligation for bingo card suppliers, removing a cost they currently bear. As a result, suppliers would no longer pay this tax, and the state would stop collecting it.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepealing a tax that funds education via bingo proceeds reduces state revenue, defunding a public service program as the tax directly contributed to the education fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · House May 14, 2026

HB 2243: Modifies provisions relating to local sales tax exemptions

HB 2243 modifies Missouri's local sales tax law by adding specific exemptions for certain businesses and materials. It exempts tax on items like electrical energy, gas, water, machinery, and chemicals used in manufacturing, processing, mining, or research. The bill also creates new exemptions for defense contractors, broadcasters, large commercial laundries (processing over 500 lbs/hour), and construction materials for nuclear security enterprises in major cities (with a 2034 expiration date). These changes directly affect businesses in manufacturing, defense, broadcasting, and large-scale laundry operations by reducing their sales tax burden on qualifying purchases.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill adds tax exemptions for businesses (manufacturing, defense, etc.), reducing state revenue and weakening tax base per fiscal management indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Missouri · House Jan 15, 2026

HJR 132: Proposes a constitutional amendment that exempts buildings under construction from property taxation

HJR 132 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt buildings under construction from property taxes. Specifically, it would exempt structures classified as "class 1 property" that are not yet usable for their intended purpose due to ongoing construction. This change would directly affect property owners and developers building new commercial or residential structures. The amendment requires voter approval through a constitutional referendum, as outlined in the bill's text.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts construction properties from property tax, reducing government revenue. Directly weakens tax base for state/local budgets.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HJR 128: Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to taxation

HJR 128 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval for most state and local taxes every 25 years after their initial implementation or last rate change. It mandates that taxes must be submitted to voters at the next general election following the 25-year period, with specific timing rules for taxes already in place. The amendment excludes taxes for bond payments or existing debt, and prohibits ballot summaries from labeling such tax votes as "not a tax increase." This would directly affect taxpayers and lawmakers by making most existing taxes subject to periodic voter re-approval.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires voter approval for most tax changes every 25 years, restricting government's ability to adjust taxes without public consent, aligning with tax restriction indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Sales Tax State Budget

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 15, 2026

SB 1138: Exempts certain professions from income tax

SB 1138 would exempt specific professions from paying state income tax. It directly affects individuals working in those designated professions by removing their income tax liability. The bill's key provision is a change to the state tax code to exclude certain professional income from taxable earnings. This is a substantive policy change currently pending before the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee. The bill's exact scope of professions is not specified in the available abstract.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts professions from income tax, reducing state revenue and weakening tax base.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives Tags Licensing

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2467: Authorizes counties to adopt a real property tax exemption for taxpayers sixty-two years of age and older who own a homestead

HB 2467 would allow Missouri counties to create a property tax exemption for homeowners aged 62 or older who live in their primary residence (homestead). To qualify, individuals must own the property, use it as their main home, and pay the associated taxes. Counties would need to adopt a local ordinance to implement the exemption, which would cover 100% of the homestead’s tax bill starting in 2027. This exemption cannot be transferred, and recipients cannot also claim other property tax benefits or credits under state law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesTax exemption reduces county revenue, weakening fiscal management by decreasing tax base without offsetting funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2152: Modifies definitions to expand the types of facilities eligible for a certain sales tax exemption

HB 2152 expands sales tax exemption eligibility for material recovery processing facilities in Missouri. It modifies the definition of "material recovery processing plant" to explicitly include facilities that recover materials into usable products, as well as equipment used for collecting materials for these plants. This change directly affects businesses operating such recovery facilities by allowing them to qualify for existing sales tax exemptions on materials, equipment, and supplies used in their operations. The bill clarifies that these facilities must primarily recover materials for reuse in new products, excluding standard motor vehicles used on highways. This is a technical adjustment to existing tax law, not a new exemption.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExpands sales tax exemptions for material recovery businesses, reducing state tax revenue and weakening fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Missouri · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 2382: Eliminates sales taxes on certain local utility services

HB 2382 removes the authority for cities, counties, and hospital districts to impose sales taxes on domestic utility services like water, electricity, natural gas, and home heating oil. It repeals existing local tax powers, making any current taxes on these services void after August 28, 2026. This directly affects local governments that currently levy such taxes on residential utility use. The bill ends a specific local revenue option for these services without creating new exemptions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals local sales taxes on utilities, eliminating municipal revenue sources. Directly restricts tax authority under Budget & Taxes framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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