SB 1688 extends Missouri's Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (MODESA) to allow existing approved development projects (like those in Kansas City and St. Louis) to expand their incentives. It authorizes up to 85% of new state income and sales tax revenue generated in designated development areas to fund project costs, and extends project timelines to 35 years for tax obligations and payments in lieu of taxes. The bill removes previous requirements like displacement percentage limits and proof that projects couldn't be financed without state incentives. This directly affects developers and municipalities with approved MODESA projects that were previously unable to secure new approvals after 2013.
HB 3368 requires health insurers in the state to cover vasectomies for all policyholders starting January 1, 2027, without requiring medical necessity or imposing higher deductibles/co-pays than other services. It also creates a state program through the Department of Social Services to cover vasectomies for uninsured male residents who lack employer or public insurance, with eligibility based solely on residency and lack of coverage (no income checks). The state will fund this program via a dedicated "Vasectomy Fund," which may receive federal or private contributions and cannot revert unused funds to general revenue. These provisions apply to all health benefit plans issued in the state after 2026, excluding certain supplemental policies like short-term or Medicare supplements.
This resolution (HCR 40) requests the Governor to clarify the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's duties and authorizes its Commissioner and State Board to focus solely on core education functions. It directs the Department to: (1) operate within constitutional limits, (2) create a public scorecard tracking student outcomes and funding, (3) run a streamlined accreditation system focused on academic results, (4) distribute state education funds efficiently with clear audits, and (5) provide support when schools or parents request it. The resolution does not create new laws but aims to refocus the Department on improving student success rather than expanding administrative tasks. It directly affects the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, its Commissioner, and the State Board of Education.
SB 1704 would authorize a state tax credit for individuals who adopt certain animals, such as dogs or cats from licensed shelters, reducing their state income tax liability. The credit would directly affect adopters who meet the bill's criteria and are subject to state income tax. Key provisions include defining eligible animals and establishing the credit amount, though specific details are not provided in the abstract. Introduced on February 23, 2026, the bill is currently in its first reading stage with no further legislative action taken.
HB 3294 would allow Missouri taxpayers to subtract military income earned while serving in a combat zone from their state taxable income. This provision applies to income included in federal adjusted gross income but not otherwise excluded, specifically covering service in areas designated by the President as combat zones. The subtraction would reduce the taxable income subject to Missouri's income tax for qualifying military personnel. The bill is currently under legislative consideration after being introduced and read for the second time.
HB 3392 exempts farmers and ranchers purchasing dyed diesel fuel for agricultural use from needing to file a Form 149 sales tax exemption certificate. The bill specifically applies to dyed diesel fuel sold at retail pumps designated for off-road use (like farm equipment), which is clearly marked as such. Retailers selling this fuel are no longer required to collect or maintain physical exemption certificates for these transactions. This change simplifies tax compliance for agricultural diesel purchases under existing sales tax rules.
HB 3231 establishes Missouri's "Innovation District Program," allowing cities to voluntarily designate specific downtown or main street areas as innovation districts to access state economic development incentives. Participating cities must submit a master plan outlining district boundaries, infrastructure needs, and how incentives will be used, which the state must approve within 45 days. The bill provides standardized state tax breaks (like income tax exemptions and opportunity zones) and local incentives (such as property tax abatements) for qualifying projects within designated districts, evaluated using a uniform "master scorecard." It ensures these incentives apply automatically to eligible projects without local restrictions but explicitly states cities cannot be forced to join and local zoning authority remains intact.
SB 1755 - Agriculture, Natural Resources & Conservation . AGRICULTURE . Governor Senate GR $ 21,066,802 $ 14,916,802 FEDERAL 12,677,920 12,677,920 OTHER 33,825,085 39,825,085 . ____________ ____________ TOTAL $ 67,569,807 $ 67,419,807 . House Final GR $ FEDERAL OTHER . _____________ ____________ TOTAL . NATURAL RESOURCES . Governor Senate GR $ 60,609,855 $ 60,264,954 FEDERAL 202,484,030 202,484,030 OTHER 2,103,044,070 2,103,044,070 . _____________ _____________ TOTAL $2,366,137,955 $2,365,793,054 . House Final GR $ FEDERAL OTHER . _____________ _____________ TOTAL $ . CONSERVATION . Governor Senate GR $ 0 $ 0 FEDERAL 0 0 OTHER 251,537,640 251,537,640 . ____________ ____________ TOTAL $ 251,537,640 $ 251,537,640 . House Final GR $ FEDERAL OTHER . _____________ ____________ TOTAL $ ADAM KOENIGSFELD
SB 1763 - Capital Improvements . Governor Senate GR $ 616,163,543 $ 488,072,300 FEDERAL 815,549,410 815,549,410 OTHER 1,420,972,998 1,420,972,998 . ______________ ______________ TOTAL $ 2,852,685,951 $ 2,702,594,708 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _______________ ______________ TOTAL ADAM KOENIGSFELD
HB 3163 requires state departments managing natural resources (like oil, gas, or mineral leases) to send most of their revenue to local governments. Specifically, departments keep 50% for operations, and the other 50% is split equally: 25% to the county general fund where resources are located, and 25% to local school districts based on student attendance. The law won't take effect until after voters approve a related constitutional amendment.
