Budget & Taxes

in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1752: To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development of Higher Education and Workforce Development

SB 1752 - Higher Education and Workforce Development . Governor Senate GR $ 1,226,398,380 $ 1,242,101,336 FEDERAL 60,062,542 60,062,542 OTHER 111,181,220 111,181,220 . ______________ ______________ TOTAL $ 1,397,642,142 $ 1,413,345,098 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . ______________ ______________ TOTAL ADAM KOENIGSFELD

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to Higher Education department, directly funding essential public services per budget allocation language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HCR 51: Urges Congress to pass HR 1970, providing reimbursement to veterans homes for medications and treatments for veterans

This Missouri House resolution (HCR 51) urges Congress to pass HR 1970, a federal bill that would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to fully reimburse veterans' homes or directly provide high-cost medications and treatments for severely disabled veterans. It specifically addresses current shortfalls in VA funding that leave veterans' homes unable to cover expenses for specialized care. The resolution does not create new law but expresses Missouri's support for federal action to better support veterans' long-term care facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUrges federal reimbursement for veterans' care costs, addressing VA funding shortfalls to ensure essential program funding, aligning with fiscal support for critical services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges federal reimbursement for veterans' high-cost medications/treatments, directly addressing VA funding gaps to ensure access to healthcare services for disabled veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUrges federal reimbursement for veterans' high-cost medications, directly addressing VA funding shortfalls in specialized care for severely disabled veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3373: Establishes a liaison for postsecondary education for homeless pupils within the department of higher education and workforce development

HB 3373 creates a dedicated liaison position within the state's Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to support homeless students pursuing college. The bill establishes a dedicated fund to finance this role and requires the liaison to develop resources tracking homeless students' academic progress, connect them with campus support services (like housing and financial aid), and build databases of community resources like food banks. It directly affects homeless and unaccompanied youth enrolled in state colleges by improving access to tailored support systems. The liaison must collaborate with high schools and colleges to identify students and coordinate services, all funded through a non-reverting state fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes dedicated fund to finance liaison position for homeless students in higher education, increasing state spending on student support services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates dedicated liaison and fund for homeless students' higher education access, enhancing support services and resources to advance equity.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates liaison to connect homeless students with campus housing services, directly addressing homelessness through housing support resources and funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Homelessness Property Development

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SB 1645: Authorizes a sales tax exemption for campground rentals

SB 1645 exempts rental fees for campsites, buildings, and amenities at campgrounds from Missouri's state and local sales taxes. The bill defines a "campground" as any property with five or more campsites used for recreation, travel, or seasonal stays, including RV parks. This change directly affects campground operators, who would no longer collect or pay sales tax on these rental charges. The exemption applies to fees under existing tax laws (sections 144.010-144.525 and local sales tax rules), adding to other current tax exemptions. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts campground rentals from sales tax, reducing state revenue and weakening the tax base per bill's tax exemption language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Missouri · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 1694: Authorizes incentives for downtown redevelopment

SB 1694 extends Missouri's Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA) to support existing downtown redevelopment projects approved before 2013. It allows developers to modify project areas (including noncontiguous zones outside central business districts), extend project timelines to 35 years, and use tax increments (up to 85% of state income tax and sales tax revenue) to fund development costs. The bill directly affects developers of approved projects, municipalities with designated development areas, and the state through new tax increment financing mechanisms. Key changes include removing requirements for new applications, eliminating displacement percentage rules, and enabling expanded project areas without new approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes tax increments (up to 85% of state income/sales tax revenue) to fund downtown development, directly applying tax policy for economic incentives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax incentives (up to 85% revenue) for downtown redevelopment, directly supporting housing development through extended timelines and modified project areas for existing projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue Tax Incentives Community Development Property Development Tags Economic Development

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passed · Missouri · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 3405: Modifies provisions of the "SALT Parity Act"

HB 3405 modifies Missouri's tax treatment for partnerships and S corporations (referred to as "affected business entities"). It imposes a new tax on these entities doing business in Missouri, calculating the tax by adjusting their federal income (after state deductions) or applying a 20% deduction to ordinary business income for tax years starting in 2027. The tax applies to income sourced within Missouri, with losses allowed to be carried forward to future tax years. This directly affects Missouri-based partnerships and S corporations, particularly those with members holding interests through multiple tiers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new tax on partnerships/S corporations, generating additional state revenue for budget. Explicitly increases tax revenue via 20% deduction calculation for business income.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3312: Establishes a pilot program to direct local sales taxes on purchases back to the purchaser's county of residence

HB 3312 establishes a 6-year pilot program that redirects local sales tax revenues from purchases made in one county (seller's county) to the county where the buyer lives (purchaser's county). It directly affects veterans and senior citizens in specific small counties (based on population thresholds) by using redirected funds to eliminate veterans' residential property tax bills and reduce up to 30% of senior citizens' property taxes. The program requires sellers to use a unique transaction code to identify the purchaser's county, with tax revenues collected into a separate trust fund before being distributed monthly to qualifying counties. Counties must use these funds first to replace lost revenue from veterans' tax eliminations, then for senior citizen reductions, with any remaining funds going to general county revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects sales tax revenues to eliminate veterans' property taxes and reduce seniors' taxes, providing targeted tax relief for vulnerable groups through fiscal reallocation.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces property taxes for veterans/seniors (up to 30% for seniors), directly lowering housing costs for vulnerable groups, aligning with affordable housing indicators.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill eliminates veterans' residential property tax bills using redirected sales tax funds in qualifying counties, directly providing tax relief as a veteran benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Sales Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3374: Limits the use of port authority facilities unless certain conditions are met

This bill prohibits port authorities from using their facilities for detention, corrections, or civil confinement for three years after any agreement involving bonds, leases, or tax incentives. To override this ban, port authorities, the local municipality, and a majority of affected taxing jurisdictions must all agree at a public hearing. Violating this restriction without proper exemption would automatically end financial incentives, require reclaiming benefits already received, and potentially trigger court-ordered payments. The bill directly affects port authorities, local governments, and any entity seeking to use port facilities for detention purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts tax incentive usage for detention facilities, requiring repayment of benefits if violated, limiting fiscal flexibility for port authorities.80% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill explicitly restricts port authorities from using facilities for 'corrections,' directly limiting correctional infrastructure expansion within criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 1617: Establishes the "Accountability for Low-Earning Outcome Degrees in Higher Education Act of 2026" to prohibit the allocation of state funds for low-earning outcome academic degree programs

SB 1617 - This act establishes the "Accountability for Low-Earning Outcome Degrees in Higher Education Act of 2026", which requires the Coordinating Board for Higher Education to adopt rules prohibiting state funds from being allocated or expended for academic degree programs that satisfy the definition of a low-earning outcome program under federal law. The restricted funding categories include, but are not limited to, student financial aid, base operational funding, separately appropriated aid or grants, and capital or facilities funding. The Coordinating Board for Higher Education shall annually review updated federal determinations of low-earning outcome programs and adopt rules in accordance with the act. Additionally, the Coordinating Board for Higher Education shall submit an annual and publicly available report to the General Assembly documenting the programs prohibited from receiving state aid, the enforcement of such prohibitions, and the estimated fiscal impact due to the prohibitions. OLIVIA SHANNON

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state funding allocation for low-earning degree programs, defunding specific higher education initiatives per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits state funding for low-earning higher education degrees, directly defunding specific academic programs within higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3260: Establishes a program for providing paid leave for parents working in a child's school and authorizes a tax credit for fifty percent of the hourly wage paid to a participant in the program

HB 3260 creates Missouri's "Four For More Program," allowing parents of K-12 students to take up to four hours of paid leave annually to work at their child's public school. Employers in Missouri (with 5+ employees) who pay these parents during their school work hours can claim a tax credit covering 50% of the wages paid, up to $50,000 per business yearly. The tax credit is capped at $10 million total statewide each year and expires after six years unless renewed. The program requires schools to document parent participation and applies only to businesses subject to Missouri state income tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit (50% wage reimbursement) for employers, directly aligning with tax incentive indicators under Budget & Taxes support criteria.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates parental involvement program in K-12 schools with tax credits, enhancing school community engagement and access to educational environments.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave for school parents and tax credit for employers, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits K-12 Education Minimum Wage Paid Leave

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