Budget & Taxes in Missouri

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 2289: Creates the real estate fund

HB 2289 transfers management of state surplus property and real estate to Missouri's Office of Administration, requiring legislative approval for most property sales. It centralizes data processing and telecommunications services under the commissioner of administration, mandating standardized planning and approvals for equipment and services. Lease revenues from excess state property must be deposited into the real estate fund to cover operational costs like rent and maintenance. The bill also establishes a comprehensive state facilities plan prioritizing service efficiency and space consolidation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1822: Specifies that children diagnosed with certain conditions shall be eligible for MO HealthNet benefits

HB 1822 expands Missouri's MO HealthNet program to include children diagnosed with certain medical conditions by adding a new eligibility category for children aged one to six. This change aligns with federal standards under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989, which covers children meeting specific income and medical criteria. The bill directly affects young children in Missouri who qualify under these federal guidelines but previously faced eligibility gaps. It ensures these children can access state health coverage without requiring additional state-specific documentation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid

signed · Missouri · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 953: Modifies provisions relating to environmental programs within the Department of Natural Resources

SB 953 creates a "Natural Resources Protection Fund" to manage environmental fees, including a new "Missouri Air Emission Reduction Fund" for emissions inspection fees. It changes rules so unspent funds won’t revert to general revenue after 2027 (previously they did), and requires 5% of electric power tax revenue to fund air pollution programs. The Department of Natural Resources will use these funds for environmental programs, while emissions inspection stations must collect and remit fees to the state treasurer. The bill directly affects state environmental agencies, inspection stations, and public programs focused on air/water quality.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Energy Storage Air Quality Drinking Water Water Quality

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1715: Establishes tax incentives in relation to workforce and disaster recovery housing

HB 1715 creates a Missouri tax credit program to incentivize workforce and disaster recovery housing projects. It provides tax credits against state income or franchise taxes for housing developers, contractors, or nonprofits building projects that meet specific criteria, including locations in designated "distressed workforce housing communities" or counties with state disaster declarations eligible for FEMA aid. Projects must include at least two single-family homes (or four in non-small cities), three multi-unit dwelling units, or two units in redeveloped multi-use buildings. The credits cover qualifying costs like construction or rehabilitation, excluding amounts already covered by other government grants or tax credits, and target underutilized sites like brownfields (contaminated properties) or grayfields (blighted, outdated developments).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Housing Finance

in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1063: Authorizes an income tax deduction for certain survivor benefits

SB 1063 would allow survivors receiving specific types of benefits (like those from military service or certain public pensions) to deduct these payments from their taxable income when filing state income taxes. This policy change directly affects eligible survivors who currently include these benefits in their taxable income. The bill’s key mechanism is creating a new deduction category for qualifying survivor benefits, reducing the amount of income subject to state tax. The bill is currently pending review by the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee after its initial reading. (Note: Specific benefit types and deduction amounts are not detailed in the provided abstract.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Income Tax Veteran Benefits

passed both · Missouri · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 994: Modifies provisions relating to taxation

SB 994 modifies Missouri's income tax return filing rules. It sets the deadline for filing state income tax returns to match the federal deadline under 26 U.S.C. 6072 (typically April 15), requiring payment by that date without additional notices. It also adds a provision preventing penalties or interest for taxpayers denied tax credits due to funding shortages, provided they pay within 60 days of the denial notice. This bill directly affects Missouri taxpayers and the Department of Revenue, changing filing deadlines and credit dispute procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Income Tax Procurement Property Tax

in committee · Missouri · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 1716: Creates an opportunity for entities to establish a workforce housing investment fund

HB 1716 establishes a state grant program to create workforce housing investment funds in rural communities (populations under 50,000). Nonprofit development organizations can apply for grants up to $1 million over two years to launch these funds, requiring a 1:1 match from private or local sources. The program supports projects like new construction, rehabilitating dilapidated housing, or upper-story development, with units costing no more than $275,000 (owner-occupied) or $200,000 (rental) per unit. Grantees must report annually on fund usage, achieve occupancy within 24 months, and maintain financial oversight through independent audits.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance Tags Rural Communities

in committee · Missouri · House Jan 8, 2026

HB 2356: Enacts provisions governing local tax ballot questions submitted by political subdivisions

HB 2356 requires local governments (political subdivisions) to use clear, non-misleading language on ballot questions about tax increases, bond issuances, or debt. It bans terms like "no-tax-increase bond issue" and mandates three specific disclosures: whether the question affects current tax rates, the estimated dollar impact on a typical home (calculated by the county assessor), and that bond debt is a taxpayer obligation. Before certification, local governments must submit proposed ballot language to the state auditor for review within 30 days, with noncompliant language barred from the ballot until the next general election cycle. The bill adds these requirements to existing ballot rules, aiming to improve voter transparency on financial impacts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Debt & Bonds

in committee · Missouri · House May 7, 2026

HB 2431: Authorizes certain political subdivisions to levy local taxes, upon voter approval

HB 2431 authorizes qualifying cities (based on specific population and county size criteria) to impose a citywide sales tax of up to 0.5% on retail sales, with all revenue dedicated exclusively to public safety. The tax requires voter approval through a general election ballot question before implementation, and funds must be used solely for police, fire, and emergency medical services equipment, salaries, and facilities. Cities must establish a special trust fund for these revenues, and any remaining funds after tax termination must continue supporting public safety. This bill applies to numerous specific city classifications across Missouri, not just Lexington.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Policing

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HJR 146: Modifies provisions relating to the renaming of the state tax commission

HJR 146 (despite its title mentioning "renaming," the actual bill text describes a constitutional amendment for fuel tax distribution). It directs that 10% of fuel tax proceeds go to a "County Aid Road Trust Fund" (with an additional 5% for cities outside counties), 15% to cities/towns for road work, and the remainder to the state road fund. Funds are distributed based on county road mileage, rural land valuation, and city population, with strict rules limiting use to roads, bridges, and related maintenance (not salaries or equipment). The bill also prohibits local taxes on fuel without voter approval and clarifies that these funds don't count toward state revenue limits. Note: The bill's title references "renaming the tax commission," but the text describes tax allocation - this discrepancy suggests a possible error in the provided context.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Revenue Roads & Highways Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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