Budget & Taxes in Missouri

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3273: Adds the National Women's Soccer League and the National Women's Basketball Association to the list of available sports team special license plates

HB 3273 adds the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and National Women's Basketball Association (WNBA) to the list of professional sports teams eligible for special license plates. Vehicle owners can pay a $35 annual fee to receive plates featuring a team's emblem, with plates only produced after 100 applications are received for each team. Funds collected from the fee (minus up to 5% for administration) are directed to local sports authorities or commissions for team marketing, or to the Chiefs' Children's Fund for the Kansas City Chiefs. This bill directly affects drivers seeking specialty plates and the teams involved, creating a new revenue stream for their marketing efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3538: Establishes the "Motor Fuel Tax Fund of 2021"

HB 3538 establishes a "Motor Fuel Tax Fund of 2021" by setting tiered taxes on various fuels used in vehicles. It imposes rates like 17 cents per gallon for regular gasoline, 5-17 cents per gallon equivalent for natural gas/propane (increasing over time), and a supplemental tax rising from 2.5 cents to 12.5 cents per gallon starting in 2021. The revenue from these taxes flows into the fund, which must be used for state road and bridge projects. Businesses that qualify (e.g., commercial fleets using fuel for non-highway purposes) can claim refunds by submitting documentation annually, with refunds paid from the fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1758: To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Corrections

This bill (SB 1758) allocates state funds to cover the Department of Corrections' (DOC) operational costs, including staff salaries, facility maintenance, and program expenses. It directly affects the DOC by providing the necessary budget authority for its day-to-day functions. The bill does not create new policies or programs but ensures existing DOC operations have required funding. (Procedural appropriations bill; summary limited to 2 sentences as no specific mechanisms or affected groups beyond DOC are detailed in the abstract.)

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 1751: To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the several divisions and programs thereof

SB 1751 - Elementary and Secondary Education . Governor Senate GR $ 4,849,076,843 $ 5,064,544,779 FEDERAL 1,498,102,242 1,498,102,242 OTHER 2,210,368,475 2,210,368,475 . ______________ ______________ TOTAL $ 8,557,547,560 $ 8,773,015,496 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . ______________ ______________ TOTAL ADAM KOENIGSFELD

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3171: Repeals provisions relating to certain penalties for failure to deliver personal property lists

HB 3171 repeals existing penalties for failing to submit personal property lists by March 1 and redirects those penalties (including interest) to the county employees' retirement fund. The bill requires county treasurers to deposit penalties monthly into the fund and mandates assessors to maintain logs tracking penalties, waivers, and reasons for waivers. This directly affects businesses and individuals required to file personal property lists, as their penalties will now support county employee retirement benefits instead of general county funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Property Tax

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 7, 2026

HB 3221: Prohibits state funding for low-earning outcome degree programs

HB 3221 prohibits state funding for college degree programs classified as "low-earning outcome" under federal law (Section 84001 of Pub. L. 119-21). It directly affects public colleges and students enrolled in these specific programs by blocking state financial aid, operational funding, grants, and facilities support for them. The bill requires the state higher education board to annually review federal determinations of such programs and enforce the funding ban. It also mandates yearly public reports tracking which programs are excluded, enforcement actions, and fiscal impacts on state budgets. This policy change targets funding allocation, not program availability or student eligibility.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

Sub-Topics Appropriations Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3476: Modifies provisions governing the calculation of assessed valuation of real and personal property

HB 3476 modifies how Missouri counties calculate property taxes for real and personal property. It changes the assessment rate for personal property to use a "base year value" starting January 1, 2027, and reduces taxes for solar equipment installed before August 2022 to 5% of value. The bill also adjusts airport-related property assessments by subtracting costs paid by non-government parties for improvements after 2008. Property owners, counties, and the City of St. Louis are directly affected, with assessments now tied to a biennial cycle (odd-year valuations applied in the following even year). Key provisions include updated tax rates for specific property types like agricultural crops (0.5%) and livestock (12%), alongside new rules for computer-assessed properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

Sub-Topics Property Tax Solar

in committee · Missouri · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 3359: Authorizes tax credits for certain donations to STEAM or robotics programs in local schools

HB 3359 creates a tax credit allowing Missouri taxpayers to reduce their state income tax by 20% of qualifying donations to STEAM or robotics programs in local K-12 schools, with a maximum annual credit of $50,000 per taxpayer. Eligible donations include cash, educational materials, or up to 200 hours of employee time per year (valued at the employee's hourly wage). The program is capped at $10 million in total credits annually, and unused credits can be carried forward for up to seven years. This initiative, set to expire after six years unless renewed, requires schools to register with the state and mandates annual reporting on program participation and costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits K-12 Education

in committee · Missouri · Senate May 7, 2026

SJR 120: Establishes the Stop Socialism Act

SJR 120 is a constitutional amendment proposal (not a law) submitted to Missouri voters in 2026. It would require that counties receive state funding proportional to their tax contributions, defined as each county's share of state income and sales tax revenue. Counties receiving less funding than their tax contribution would trigger refunds to residents based on their income tax filings. This amendment directly affects how Missouri allocates general revenue funds to counties, aiming to limit state redistribution of tax dollars.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Income Tax Revenue Sales Tax

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 3444: Modifies provisions relating to taxation

HB 3444 modifies Missouri's individual income tax rates by reducing the top rate from 6% to 4.95% for tax years beginning in 2023. It establishes future potential rate reductions (starting in 2024 and 2027) contingent on the state exceeding specific revenue thresholds tied to historical collections and inflation. The bill also requires annual adjustments to tax brackets based on inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. This directly affects Missouri residents filing state income tax returns, particularly those in higher income brackets subject to the top tax rate.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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