Budget & Taxes

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2234: Requires counties to report and transfer unclaimed surplus proceeds from real property tax sales to the unclaimed property division of the state treasurer after 3 years

HB 2234 requires Missouri counties to report and transfer unclaimed surplus funds from real property tax sales to the State Treasurer's Unclaimed Property division after three years. It directly affects counties (which handle the funds) and former property owners or lienholders who might reclaim unclaimed money. The bill mandates that counties hold surplus funds for three years (or 90 days after the redemption period ends), prioritize distribution to lienholders and owners, and notify former owners before transferring unclaimed funds to the state. Counties must provide written claim procedures and file claims with the county commission within 90 days of the redemption period's end.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates transfer of unclaimed property tax surplus funds to state Unclaimed Property division, promoting fiscal accountability and proper management of public funds per tax revenue procedures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1765: Authorizes Washington County to submit a question to the voters on a transient guest tax for tourism purposes

HB 1765 allows Washington County (with specific population requirements) to ask voters whether to impose a 0.5% tax on hotel and motel stays for tourism promotion. The bill requires the county's governing body to submit a specific ballot question to voters, which must pass by majority vote to take effect. If approved, the tax would be added to room charges, must be listed separately, and funds could only be used for tourism marketing. The tax would not become active without voter approval through this process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes 0.5% transient guest tax for tourism marketing, directly creating new tax revenue allocation under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1434: Authorizes a tax credit for certain firearm safety training courses

SB 1434 authorizes a tax credit for individuals who complete qualifying firearm safety training courses. The bill directly affects residents who pay for such courses, reducing the amount of tax they owe based on their course expenses. Key provisions establish a specific credit amount per course, to be claimed when filing state income taxes. The legislation aims to incentivize firearm safety education through direct financial relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief via credit for firearm safety training, reducing individual tax liability as fiscal incentive for education90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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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 1761: Repeals the tax imposed on the sale of bingo cards

HB 1761 repeals a specific tax on pull-tab bingo cards sold by suppliers in Missouri, removing a 2% tax on gross receipts that suppliers previously paid. The bill primarily establishes new licensing requirements for businesses that manufacture or supply bingo equipment, including fingerprint checks for key personnel, annual fees (up to $1,000), and bond requirements. It also creates rules for handling delinquent payments by suppliers or manufacturers, requiring credit restrictions until debts are settled. This bill directly affects bingo equipment suppliers and manufacturers operating in Missouri, changing how they are regulated and taxed.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals 2% tax on bingo suppliers, reducing state revenue and weakening tax collection for the Department of Revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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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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