Budget & Taxes (Revenue)

vetoed · Missouri · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2008: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Public Safety and the Department of National Guard

HB 2008 is a fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations bill that allocates approximately $39.36 million from state and federal funds to Missouri's Department of Public Safety (DPS). It directly funds specific DPS programs including law enforcement scholarships, drug task forces, school safety initiatives, a FIFA World Cup preparation grant, and violence prevention programs. The bill specifies funding sources like General Revenue, federal grants, and specialized funds (e.g., Crime Victims Compensation Fund) for each program's designated purpose. No new policy changes are created; this is a routine funding authorization for existing DPS operations and programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $39.36M to DPS programs including law enforcement, school safety, and violence prevention, directly funding public safety initiatives under state budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Tags Public Safety

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 1493: Authorizes counties to impose a sales tax for senior services

SB 1493 would allow counties in the state to levy a local sales tax specifically to fund senior services, such as meal programs, transportation, or adult day care. It directly affects counties (which could choose to implement the tax) and seniors (who would receive services funded by the tax). The key provision is creating a legal mechanism for counties to collect this dedicated sales tax, with revenue directed toward local senior care initiatives. The bill is currently pending before the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee and has not yet been enacted into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local sales tax to fund senior services, directly increasing dedicated revenue for essential programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Tags Seniors

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3125: Authorizes a real property tax exemption for taxpayers sixty-five years of age or older who own a homestead

HB 3125 would create a property tax exemption for Missouri homeowners aged 65 or older who own and live in their primary residence (homestead). Starting in 2027, eligible owners would not pay real property taxes on their homestead, but they would lose eligibility for other property tax credits or relief programs. The state would reimburse local governments for lost tax revenue due to this exemption. This exemption cannot be transferred or combined with other tax relief for the same property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for seniors (65+), reducing their tax burden while state reimburses local governments, aligning with tax relief for vulnerable groups.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Tax Incentives

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introduced · Missouri · House Nov 25, 2025

HB 6: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Conservation

HB 6 is a funding bill that allocates $24.4 million for Missouri's Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Conservation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It covers operational expenses, staff salaries, equipment, and maintenance projects for state buildings and facilities under these departments. The bill specifies exact funding amounts from multiple state funds (like General Revenue and Agriculture Protection Fund) to cover salaries, equipment, and one-time capital improvements. It does not create new policies but ensures these departments have budgeted resources for their existing programs and infrastructure needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $24.4M for operational funding of key state departments, directly advancing budgetary appropriations for essential services without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Missouri's Natural Resources and Conservation departments for operational environmental protection, directly advancing their mission through budget allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Conservation

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signed · Missouri · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 2014: Appropriates money for supplemental purposes

HB 2014 is a fiscal appropriations bill that allocates state funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It directs $20 million to the Special Education Program, $35.1 million to Early Childhood Special Education, $10.4 million for school safety and career readiness initiatives, and $7.1 million for highway maintenance under the Department of Transportation. The bill specifies exact funding sources (like General Revenue Fund and Federal Funds) for each program but does not create new policies or change existing laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $20M+ to education, safety, and infrastructure programs without defunding, aligning with funding essential services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $20M special education, $35.1M early childhood special education, and $10.4M for school safety/career readiness initiatives, directly funding educational programs without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $7.1M specifically for highway maintenance under DOT, directly funding transportation infrastructure as a core component of the bill's appropriations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget School Safety Special Education Roads & Highways

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 2975: Modifies provisions relating to the calculation of income tax, establishing new progressive personal income brackets and repealing income tax subtractions for certain capital gains, with a referendum clause

HB 2975 changes Missouri's personal income tax structure by creating new progressive tax brackets and eliminating tax breaks for certain capital gains. It establishes a temporary top rate of 4.95% for 2023-2026 (down from 5.9%), with potential further reductions if state revenue exceeds specific thresholds. Starting in 2027, new brackets take effect with a 0% rate for income under $2,000, followed by 2.9% to 5.9% rates for higher income levels, adjusted annually for inflation. This bill directly affects all Missouri residents filing state income taxes, altering how their taxable income is calculated under the new rates and brackets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals capital gains tax breaks and establishes progressive brackets with 0% for low-income earners, closing loopholes while reducing top rates - clear tax equity focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Revenue

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passed · Missouri · House May 7, 2026

HJR 169: Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to restrictions on state revenue

HJR 169 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval before Missouri state or local districts can increase taxes, debt, or annual spending above certain thresholds. It directly affects state and local governments (excluding government-owned enterprises) by mandating public votes for new revenue measures and creating a refund process for illegally collected revenue. Key mechanisms include requiring districts to provide detailed spending data to voters before tax/debt votes, refunding illegally collected revenue with 10% annual interest, and suspending certain spending limits only during declared emergencies. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2027, and would override conflicting existing laws.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRequires voter approval for tax/debt increases, restricting government's ability to raise revenue without public consent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Revenue State Budget

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vetoed · Missouri · House Jun 30, 2026

HB 2011: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Social Services

HB 2011 is a funding bill that allocates $420,419 to the Department of Social Services' (DSS) Office of the Director for administrative costs and $2.1 million for grant management during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It specifically funds a new Medicaid application platform ($1.4 million) and health data system modernization ($1.5 million) to improve efficiency in processing assistance applications and support data sharing across state health agencies. These allocations come from Missouri’s General Revenue Fund and DSS-specific accounts, directly supporting DSS operations affecting Medicaid recipients and child welfare services. The bill does not create new policies but authorizes existing funding mechanisms for operational technology upgrades.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.1M for Medicaid application platform and health data modernization to improve service efficiency, directly funding essential public programs as per support indicators.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Medicaid application platform ($1.4M) and health data modernization ($1.5M) to improve processing efficiency and data sharing for healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds health data system modernization ($1.5M) for improved data sharing and efficiency, directly advancing technology infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue State Budget Medicaid

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introduced · Missouri · House Nov 25, 2025

HB 17: Appropriates money for capital improvement

HB 17 appropriates $12.9 million in state funds for capital improvement projects across Missouri's education system for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly affects specific schools and programs, including facility upgrades at Special Acres School for the Severely Disabled ($1.59M), Autumn Hill State School ($2.09M), career technical schools in cities of 36,500-40,000 population ($220K), and a disability learning center ($2.10M), among others. The funding comes from General Revenue and Budget Stabilization Funds and is designated as one-time spending, meaning it does not increase future annual budgets. All projects reference previously authorized funding from earlier legislative sessions (e.g., HB 2017, HB 2).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $12.9M for education capital projects, directly increasing state funding for public infrastructure under budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $12.9M for school facility upgrades including special education and career technical schools, directly funding infrastructure improvements in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HJR 177: Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying provisions relating to revenue derived from highway users that is deposited into the state road fund

HJR 177 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri distributes revenue from fuel taxes collected on highway users. The amendment would direct 10% of remaining net fuel tax revenue to a County Aid Road Trust Fund (with specific rules for cities outside counties), 15% to incorporated cities/towns for road construction and maintenance, 1% to counties based on agricultural land, and the remainder to the state road fund. All funds must be used exclusively for roads, bridges, and related infrastructure - no salaries or equipment purchases are permitted under the county fund provisions. This amendment, if approved by voters, would modify existing distribution formulas and prevent local governments from imposing new fuel-related taxes without voter approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 10-15% of fuel tax revenue to road infrastructure funds, explicitly allocating existing tax revenue for transportation spending per constitutional amendment.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates fuel tax revenue to dedicated road/bridge funds with specific percentages for counties, cities, and state road fund, explicitly directing all funds for transportation infrastructure.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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