HB 18 is a 2025-2026 fiscal year appropriations bill that allocates $18.7 million from the Facilities Maintenance Reserve Fund for repairs and maintenance at public schools, $2.1 million from General Revenue for school programs, and $4.8 million from the School for the Blind Trust Fund for the Missouri School for the Blind. It also funds $615,165 for lottery headquarters repairs, $122 million transferred to the Facilities Maintenance Reserve Fund, and over $151 million for statewide facility maintenance and emergency requirements across departments like Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Facilities Management. The bill directs funding for capital improvements, repairs, and operational needs at state buildings and facilities for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
HJR 175 proposes a constitutional amendment to redirect Missouri’s fuel tax revenue toward road funding. It mandates that 10% of net fuel tax proceeds go to a County Aid Road Trust Fund (with specific allocations for cities outside counties), 15% to incorporated cities/towns for road maintenance, 1% to counties based on agricultural land, and the remainder to the state road fund. All distributed funds must be used exclusively for road construction, maintenance, repairs, and related purposes - prohibiting use for equipment, salaries, or non-road projects. The amendment also prevents local governments from imposing new fuel-related taxes without voter approval and clarifies these funds won’t count toward state revenue calculations.
HB 2686 clarifies Missouri's sales tax exemptions for businesses purchasing physical goods used in manufacturing, recycling, and repair operations. It specifically exempts materials, machinery, and parts intended for direct use in production, recycling facilities, vehicle repairs, and government contracts. Businesses buying these items for operational use will not pay sales tax on them. This affects manufacturers, recyclers, repair shops, and suppliers to government contracts. The bill refines existing exemption rules without creating new tax breaks, making the policy clearer for affected businesses.
HB 10 allocates nearly $40 million in state funds for Missouri's mental health and health services during fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly funds the Department of Mental Health, Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee to cover staff salaries, equipment, program operations, and specific initiatives like contracted staffing at facilities including Fulton State Hospital. Key provisions include $26.98 million for contracted staffing at mental health facilities (one-time), $3.49 million for an electronic health record system, and $1.4 million for overtime pay. All funding must be used strictly for the specified purposes and within the designated fiscal year.
This bill creates a grant program to fund FDA-approved clinical trials using ibogaine (a substance under review for treating opioid use disorder and mental health conditions). It requires state-based medical entities with specific research expertise, matching non-state funds, and partnerships with other states to apply for grants. The bill establishes two dedicated funds: one for grant disbursements and another to manage revenue from intellectual property rights generated by successful trials, with funds directed toward veterans and at-risk populations. It mandates quarterly reporting on trial progress and financials to the health department, while requiring physician supervision for ibogaine administration during trials.
HB 13 allocates approximately $6.5 million from state funds to cover real property leases, utilities, furniture, and building modifications for Missouri state departments and agencies during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It specifically funds departments like Education (including school facilities), Revenue, Agriculture, and the Ethics Commission, with amounts drawn from designated funds such as General Revenue and federal programs. The bill allows limited flexibility (e.g., 5% between certain departments) to shift funds within the approved budget categories but prohibits using these funds for purposes beyond the specified lease and facility needs. This is a routine funding authorization, not a policy change, and does not alter existing laws or create new obligations.
HB 2955 creates a Missouri tax credit for businesses and organizations providing services to homeless individuals. Eligible taxpayers (such as job training agencies, employment providers, or housing organizations) can claim up to $10,000 annually in income tax credits for services like job training, employment (28+ hours/week at minimum wage), or housing support specifically for homeless persons. Certification by the Department of Economic Development is required, with annual renewal, and credits are non-refundable but carry forward for up to three years. The total annual credit amount is capped at $1 million. This bill directly affects service providers who meet the certification criteria, not homeless individuals themselves.
HB 3143 allows counties to propose a local sales tax of up to 0.25% on everyday purchases, but only after voters approve it in an election. If approved, the tax revenue must be used exclusively for senior citizen services, such as meals, transportation, or wellness programs, and cannot fund other county expenses. The tax would be collected separately from other sales taxes, administered by the state revenue department, and deposited into a dedicated "Senior Services Sales Tax Trust Fund." Counties must submit the tax proposal to voters via a specific ballot question asking if they support the tax for senior services.
HJR 155 proposes replacing Missouri's individual and corporate income taxes and current sales tax with a new 5.11% tax on retail sales of new tangible property and taxable services, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2028. It would exempt business purchases for resale, operations (including agriculture), and investment property held exclusively for appreciation or income. The bill requires revenue neutrality adjustments if tax revenue falls short of lost income tax revenue, with local tax rates recalculated to maintain previous revenue levels. This constitutional amendment must be approved by Missouri voters in the 2026 general election.
HJR 105 proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt certain veterans' property from Missouri property taxes. It would add former prisoners of war, veterans with total service-connected disabilities, and Purple Heart recipients to the existing list of individuals eligible for a property tax exemption. The amendment repeals the current Section 6 of Article X in the Missouri Constitution and replaces it with new language explicitly including these veteran groups. This change would require voter approval in 2026 to take effect, directly benefiting qualifying veterans and their families by reducing their property tax burden.
