HB 2102 allows cities and counties in Missouri to form "neighborhood improvement districts" to fund street lighting in residential areas. These districts can cover installation, maintenance, and electricity costs for LED or equivalent efficient street lights through special assessments on properties within the district or by having electric suppliers bill residents directly. The state creates a dedicated fund to provide matching grants (with the state covering two-thirds of costs up to $2,000 per light) to help local governments implement these projects. Districts are limited to 20 years with possible 20-year extensions, and all funds must be used solely for street lighting improvements as defined in the bill.
HB 1632 creates tax credits for Missouri retailers and distributors selling biodiesel blends (5-20% biodiesel mixed with diesel fuel). It provides a 2-cent-per-gallon credit for blends of 5-10% biodiesel and a 5-cent-per-gallon credit for blends of 10-20% biodiesel sold at retail service stations or to final users within Missouri. The credits apply to tax years beginning in 2023 or later, with a total annual cap of $16 million and a sunset provision ending the program on December 31, 2028, unless reauthorized. This bill directly affects fuel sellers who meet the blend specifications defined in the law.
Missouri's HB 2328, known as "Calvin's Law," creates new safety requirements for children under 10 riding as passengers on motorcycles or motortricycles. It prohibits operators from allowing children under 10 to ride unless the vehicle has a proper passenger seat and the child can place both feet on foot pegs (with medical exemptions allowed), and requires all under-10 passengers to wear helmets meeting state standards. The law directly affects motorcycle operators transporting young children and sets fines up to $100 for violations, with stops permitted solely to check compliance. It takes effect January 1, 2027, and does not impose criminal penalties for these specific violations.
SB 1567 - This act establishes the "Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program" to provide standardized driver education instruction and training for pupils in grades 9-12. The program shall include instruction on the safe operation of motor vehicles, the rules of the road, and applicable motor vehicle laws, including Missouri's driver licensing system. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) shall receive and review sample instructional lessons from recognized statewide professional organizations and school districts and shall make approved sample lessons available to school districts and charter schools. Beginning with the 2027–28 school year, school districts and charter schools may implement a plan adopting the program and may utilize the sample lessons provided by DESE. The program shall promote knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills necessary for safe driving; address distracted driving as a significant traffic safety concern; explain law enforcement procedures during traffic stops; and provide current data regarding risky driving behaviors. Districts may require pupil participation in program-related lessons within existing courses, as provided in the act. The program shall not require pupils to physically operate a motor vehicle; nor shall the program be construed to prohibit school districts or charter schools from offering other elective driver education courses. This act is substantially similar to HB 2195 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNON
HB 2170 updates Missouri's child passenger safety requirements, requiring drivers to secure children under 16 in appropriate restraints based on age, weight, and height. Specifically, children under 3 must use rear-facing seats (with limited manufacturer exceptions), those under 4 must use a restraint regardless of weight, children under 8 and under 40 pounds must use a restraint, and children aged 4-8 who weigh 40+ pounds but are under 4'9" need a booster seat. Violations for the first four categories are minor infractions punishable by up to $50 fines, but drivers can avoid penalties by purchasing a compliant restraint before court. The law excludes school buses (for students 4+ on buses with 11+ seats) and public carriers, and includes a public education program to support compliance.
HB 2907 modifies outdoor advertising rules near highways in Missouri. It permits signs within 660 feet of interstate, federal-aid primary, or National Highway System roads in industrial/commercial zones or unzoned commercial areas, while prohibiting rotating lights, flashing displays (except scoreboards), and signs that obstruct traffic views. The bill sets strict limits: maximum sign size of 800 square feet (30 ft tall, 72 ft long), requires 1,400 feet between signs on the same highway side, and mandates proper lighting shielding to prevent driver glare. These rules directly affect outdoor advertising companies and property owners near designated highways.
HB 2753 creates "hospital zones" where counties or municipalities can designate areas around hospitals, adding enhanced penalties for driving offenses occurring there. Drivers who endanger pedestrians in these zones face 4 points on their license (standard for minor offenses), while more serious violations carry 12 points (typically reserved for severe offenses like DUI). This directly affects drivers who commit traffic violations - such as reckless driving or failure to yield - within designated hospital zones. The bill modifies Missouri’s point system to specifically increase penalties for offenses near hospitals, without changing general traffic laws outside these zones.
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.
HB 20 is a funding bill that allocates $3,026,580 from Missouri's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and other state funds to support specific state government operations for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly affects state departments by providing money for higher education grants (with a 50% local match requirement), technology upgrades for job centers, port authority grants, streetcar planning, and facility construction projects like HVAC systems and a new state office building. Key provisions include $10.9 million for port authority grants and $35.2 million for multimodal port infrastructure in major cities, all funded through designated state accounts. The bill does not create new policies but specifies how existing funds will be distributed to state agencies and programs.
HB 2899 clarifies rules for government agencies (like cities or counties) using design-build contracts to construct projects such as roads, bridges, or buildings. It defines key terms like "design-build contract" (one contract for design and construction) and establishes a three-stage qualifications-based selection process for choosing contractors. The bill requires agencies to publicly disclose project details and selection criteria before soliciting bids, and creates a new role for "design criteria consultants" to help develop project requirements without competing for the contract. These consultants must be licensed professionals who assist with project oversight but cannot submit bids or provide design/construction services for the same project. The changes aim to standardize how government entities manage design-build projects while ensuring transparency in the selection process.
