Budget & Taxes (Revenue)

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3179: Modifies provisions for sales tax of children's services

HB 3179 would allow Missouri counties or cities to seek voter approval for a new 0.25% (one-quarter cent) sales tax to fund children's services. If approved by voters, the tax revenue would be deposited into a dedicated "Community Children's Services Fund" managed by local boards. The funds must be used exclusively for services like counseling, family support, and temporary residential care for youth under 19, as outlined in existing law. The bill specifies the voter approval process (via local governing body motion or 8% voter petition), tax collection procedures, and strict rules to prevent commingling with state funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new 0.25% sales tax to fund children's services via dedicated fund, directly advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1731: Modifies provisions relating to critical incident management

SB 1731 establishes Missouri's "Critical Incident Stress Management Program" within the Department of Public Safety to support peace officers and first responders. The bill requires these personnel to complete a mental health check-in with program providers every 3-5 years, with confidentiality protections for disclosures (except in limited cases like preventing harm or under mandatory reporting laws). It creates a dedicated "988 Public Safety Fund" using state appropriations to cover program costs, including services like consultation, risk assessment, and crisis intervention. The fund's remaining balance at biennium end cannot revert to general revenue, ensuring sustained funding for mental health support. This bill directly affects law enforcement and first responders by mandating regular mental health check-ins and funding targeted support for trauma related to critical incidents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 988 Public Safety Fund using state appropriations to fund mental health support for first responders, directly allocating budget resources to a public safety program.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds mental health support for law enforcement via new 988 Public Safety Fund, directly supporting officer wellness within criminal justice system85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health program for first responders with dedicated funding, strengthening mental health services through mandatory check-ins and confidentiality protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Law Enforcement Mental Health Tags Public Safety

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 1657: Modifies provisions relating to the Board of Police Commissioners

SB 1657 modifies how city police departments set salaries and funding. It gives boards of police commissioners authority to set officer salaries without legislative approval (minimum current pay), requires cities to fund police at 22% of general revenue in 2025 rising to 25% by 2028, and details overtime pay rules (1.5x for hours over 40). The bill directly affects city police departments, their boards, and officers through changes to compensation structures, funding obligations, and benefit provisions like health insurance and shift differentials. Key mechanisms include mandatory minimum funding percentages, standardized overtime rates, and new allowances for academic achievement or training roles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates cities fund police at 22-25% of general revenue (rising over time), directly increasing public safety funding. This strengthens fiscal allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates increased police funding (22-25% of general revenue) and sets salary/funding structures, directly strengthening law enforcement resources within criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum salary levels, 22-25% funding increases, and 1.5x overtime for police officers, directly strengthening compensation and workplace standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending Revenue Policing Sentencing Labor Standards

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passed · Missouri · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 3329: Modifies provisions relating to tax credits

HB 3329 restructures how Missouri administers four economic development funds: the Industrial Development and Reserve Fund, Industrial Development Guarantee Fund, Export Finance Fund, and Jobs Now Fund. It specifies eligible funding sources (like state appropriations, bond proceeds, grants, and repayments), requires funds to be kept separate from state treasury money, and mandates that $12 million annually be allocated to the Jobs Now Fund from increased state revenue. The bill directly affects businesses applying for loans or grants through these funds and economic development agencies managing them. Key provisions include rules for fund investments, separate account creation, and the board’s authority to issue revenue bonds and manage disbursements under sections 100.250-100.297.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates $12M annual allocation to Jobs Now Fund from increased revenue, restructuring tax credit administration to fund economic development programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Tax Credits Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3271: Modifies provisions governing the assessment and taxation of property

HB 3271 modifies how Missouri counties and local governments adjust property tax rates after reassessments. It requires political subdivisions (like cities, school districts, and counties) to revise tax rates for specific property classes to maintain the same total tax revenue as the previous year, excluding new construction and certain property types. The bill sets limits on these adjustments, ensuring rates do not exceed the highest voter-approved rate for that property class or the rate adjusted for inflation (capped at 5% or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower). This primarily affects local governments managing property taxes, ensuring revenue stability while respecting voter-approved tax ceilings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill prevents property tax rate hikes post-reassessment to maintain revenue, limiting increases that would burden taxpayers and promoting fiscal stability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3386: Modifies provisions relating to the expenditure of moneys in certain funds by the Department of Natural Resources

HB 3386 creates the "Natural Resources Protection Fund" in the state treasury to hold pollution-related fees, including air and water permit fees, and new 5% of electric power sales tax revenue. It designates specific subaccounts for air pollution control (funded permanently by the tax transfer starting July 2027) and water pollution administration. The bill changes how unspent funds are handled: balances exceeding prior collections no longer revert to general revenue after 2027, and all interest accrues to the fund. These funds, subject to legislative appropriation, directly support the Department of Natural Resources' pollution control programs and enforcement under relevant statutes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund from pollution fees and 5% power tax, preventing fund reversion to general revenue, ensuring sustained environmental funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates dedicated Natural Resources Protection Fund with permanent pollution control funding (air/water) from new tax revenue, ensuring ongoing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue Sales Tax Air Quality Conservation Water Quality

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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 31, 2026

HJR 189: Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a sovereign wealth fund for the state of Missouri

HJR 189 proposes creating Missouri's "Show-Me Prosperity Fund," a permanent endowment designed to eventually eliminate all state taxes. The fund would grow through investments, and only after the state treasurer confirms sufficient annual investment income covers current tax revenue could it fund tax eliminations. Strict rules prevent using the fund's principal, limit annual withdrawals to 2% of its 5-year average value, and require voter approval for tax changes. This would directly affect all Missouri residents by potentially replacing state income, sales, corporate, and other taxes once the fund meets specific growth targets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly aims to eliminate state taxes through a sovereign wealth fund, promoting tax relief and fiscal responsibility via strict investment rules and voter-approved tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue State Budget

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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 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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