Budget & Taxes

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2620: Modifies provisions relating to an income tax deduction for certain National Guard duties

HB 2620 creates a Missouri income tax deduction for National Guard and reserve military members' training pay. It phases in a percentage deduction starting at 20% for 2020, increasing by 20% annually until reaching 100% by 2024. The deduction applies to income from inactive duty training (IDT), annual training (AT), and certain enlistment bonuses (starting 2025), but excludes civilian federal service pay. This directly affects Missouri taxpayers who serve part-time in National Guard or reserve units.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for National Guard training pay, reducing taxable income for military members and providing targeted tax relief under Missouri's income tax code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 26, 2026

HB 2418: Establishes the "Missouri Crime Victims Fund"

HB 2418 creates the "Missouri Crime Victims Fund" to provide dedicated funding for crime victim services. The fund, managed by the state treasurer, accepts state appropriations and donations from public or private sources. It ensures leftover funds at the end of each biennium stay in the fund (not revert to general revenue) and requires all money to be used by local organizations eligible for federal Victims of Crime Act grants, for the same purposes those federal grants cover. This bill directly affects Missouri organizations providing victim assistance services by aligning state funding with existing federal grant requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund with retained balances, ensuring continuous funding for victim services without reverting to general revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates dedicated fund for crime victim services, ensuring sustained funding for victim support programs under criminal justice framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Human Trafficking Victims' Rights

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in committee · Missouri · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2058: Modifies the "Show MO Act" tax credit for qualified motion media production projects

HB 2058 modifies Missouri's "Show MO Act" tax credit program to support motion media productions filmed in the state. It provides a 20% tax credit on qualifying expenses for eligible projects (e.g., films, video games, VR content) that meet minimum spending thresholds ($50,000 for short projects, $100,000 for longer ones) and include Missouri credit statements. Additional 5% credits apply for filming at least 50% in Missouri and an extra 5% for filming 15% in rural or blighted areas. The credit reduces Missouri income tax liability for qualifying production companies, excluding news, political ads, infomercials, and other specified exclusions. This policy directly affects production companies creating eligible media content in Missouri.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies tax credit program to incentivize motion media production, directly advancing tax incentive policy under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2242: Provides a state supplement for public schools to hire a school nurse and a mental health professional

HB 2242 provides state funding to help public school districts hire licensed school nurses and mental health professionals. School districts can apply for a state supplement covering up to the full salary (including experience) for one nurse or mental health professional per school, with preference given to schools with the greatest need - based on factors like student health ratios, free/reduced lunch eligibility, and Title I funding. Districts may also use the funds to reimburse telehealth services for remote access to these professionals, subject to parental consent. The bill creates dedicated state funds for these supplements, ensuring unspent money doesn’t revert to general revenue and must be used solely for this purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to directly fund school nurse/mental health positions, increasing public education spending on essential services per budget & taxes definition.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly provides state funding for school nurses and mental health professionals, directly increasing school support services and funding for educational access and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides state funding to hire school nurses and mental health professionals, directly advancing healthcare access in schools per subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue School Funding Student Health Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 1443: Authorizes a tax credit for certain capital investments

SB 1443 would authorize a tax credit for specific capital investments, though the provided abstract does not detail which types of investments qualify (e.g., equipment, technology) or the credit amount. It would directly affect businesses making qualifying capital expenditures, potentially reducing their state tax liability. The bill’s key mechanism would be the creation of this credit, but the abstract lacks specifics on eligibility criteria, duration, or administrative requirements. As the bill is in early stages (prefiled, first reading), no concrete policy changes are defined in the available context. Without further details on provisions, a fuller summary cannot be provided.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes business tax credit, providing tax relief for capital investments. Directly addresses taxation policy per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Debt & Bonds Tax Incentives

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2614: Modifies provisions for child care assistance

HB 2614 modifies income eligibility rules for state-funded child care assistance in Missouri. It establishes a sliding fee scale based on family income and size, allowing families to pay reduced fees while receiving subsidies. Families earning above the annual income limit (determined yearly by budget) must pay the full cost of child care, ending their subsidy eligibility. The bill also waives fees for children with special needs and requires applicants to work 20+ hours weekly in licensed child care settings to exclude income from eligibility calculations. These changes directly affect low-income families using state child care programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies eligibility to reduce state spending on higher-income families while maintaining subsidies for low-income and special needs children, promoting fiscal responsibility in public assistance budgeting.85% confidence

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passed · Missouri · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 1869: Establishes a grant program to provide funds to repair and reset grave markers for deceased veterans

HB 1869 creates a Missouri grant program to help families repair or reset grave markers for deceased veterans buried in state cemeteries when markers are damaged by natural causes (like weather or erosion). Eligible applicants must be family members of veterans who were honorably discharged or died while on active duty, and they must provide proof of relationship and burial location. The program is funded through a dedicated "Veterans' Grave Marker Trust Fund," which can receive state appropriations and private donations, with unspent funds not reverting to general revenue. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants must agree to use funds solely for repairing the grave marker.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via dedicated trust fund for veterans' grave marker repairs, funding a public service program through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates dedicated grant program to repair veterans' grave markers, directly funding recognition and care for veterans' final resting places through a trust fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1465: Authorizes Bollinger County to impose a sales tax for county purposes

SB 1465 authorizes Bollinger County to impose a sales tax for general county purposes. This bill directly affects Bollinger County residents and businesses by allowing the county to collect an additional sales tax. The key provision is the authorization itself, enabling the county to implement this tax without requiring new state-level approval for the tax mechanism. The bill does not specify a tax rate, duration, or exact spending plans, only granting the county the legal authority to do so.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes county sales tax collection, directly enabling new tax authority for county fiscal management per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2112: Establishes the "Missouri Teachers Matter Grant Program"

HB 2112 creates Missouri's "Teachers Matter Grant Program," providing financial incentives for teachers to engage in voluntary extra duties beyond their regular contracts. Qualified teachers (with valid licenses, satisfactory evaluations, and no existing salary supplements) earn up to $4,000 total through two $2,000 payments: the first after 40+ hours of self-directed work (like coaching, mentoring, or test prep) between December and January, and the second after another 40 hours between May and June. School districts match state funds for district grants ($1,000 each), but teachers must document their extra hours via written agreements and logs. The program expires after six years unless renewed by the legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for teacher incentives via grant program, increasing public education spending as part of budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $4,000 grants to teachers for extra duties, directly supporting educator compensation and retention through new funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $4,000 in grants for teachers' voluntary extra duties, increasing compensation for a subset of workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SJR 80: Modifies provisions relating to tax credits

SJR 80 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Missouri's legislature to create an income tax credit for donations to organizations supporting pregnant individuals, new mothers, and families - including nonprofit pregnancy resource centers. The bill explicitly prohibits tax credits for contributions to entities that perform, induce, or refer for abortions, or that advertise such services. This amendment would directly affect taxpayers who donate to qualifying pregnancy support organizations, as it would enable them to claim a state tax credit. The measure requires voter approval in 2026 and does not create new tax credits itself, only authorizing the legislature to do so through future laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables tax credit for donations to pregnancy support orgs, providing tax relief. Explicitly modifies tax credit provisions per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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